Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
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Book Reviews of Island of the Blue Dolphins
Book Review: I liked this book so much!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read the book "Island of the Blue Dolphin" The author is Scott O'Dell who won the Newbery Medal for this book in 1961. He has written so many kinds of books for teenagers and is one of the most popular authors for young people. In 1976 the Children's Literature Association named this riveting story one of the ten best American children's boos of the past two handred years. The story is about a twelve-year old American Indian girl,Karana. O'Dell wrote the real-life story of that litle Indian girl. One day a ship came to take the Indians off of the island, which looks like the blue dolphin. In all the excitement, they didn't make sure that everyone was on the ship. So they didn't notice that Karana's little brother wasn't on the ship. She jumped ship to stay with her little brother, who had been abandoned on the island, but he dided shourtly thereafter, adn she had to live alone on the island for 18 years. After that she had to wait a long time for them come back and get her. So she made weapons, built shelter, found good and fought wild dogs by herself,but also she made wonderful friend to talk with. She became a very strong person during those 18 years. This story written primarily for children. So if you like books about survival adn adventure read this book. It's a good book that touches your heart. I loved it!Book Review: Walked in her Footprints
Summary: 5 Stars
Even as a child I read a lot. My parents were teachers. Everyone at my house read a lot. I didn't mind a lot being assigned a book not of my own choosing (except for "Call of the Wild"...I still haven't finished THAT one.....It's hard to read through torrents of tears while sobbing uncontrollably {I guess this part would be more appropriate under THAT books review})
Anyhow, I probably read "The Island of the Blue Dolphin" 4 times before I found myself actually living on that island in 1980 while in the Navy.
I was there for 3 years. Half of the island is a sanctuary for sea birds and sea elephants (they are deafeningly loud!) and the other half is a Naval Facility. I felt a connection to the island because of Karana and her story. I felt like I was walking where she had walked. No one else there had ever heard of the story or the book (where the heck did THEY go to school!). There was a very small monument (if that's what you want to call it) with her name, her face, and a short synopsis of her story. No one else felt it.
I looked for landmarks that were in the book. There's lots of caves and such. Some things seemed right out of the book. Some things maybe not.
Anyhow, I loved being "with Karana" for a while. I'll never forgrt it.
Not to mention that the book is FABULOUS even if you never go to
San Nichols Island.
Book Review: Lovely and Beautiful Classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
A beautiful Robinson Crusoe type story inspired by real events.
Karana is a young Indian girl who is left to fend for herself on her home island after her entire tribe leaves to head east. Karana had intended to leave with them but jumps ship at the last minute to return to the island due to an unforeseen circumstance.
Through Karana's journey of survival on the island we are treated to lessons in survival, observations of humanity's varying relationships with nature, introductions to various forms of wildlife and several poignant moments involving loss, unexpected friendship, and surprises of nature. There are a few tedious moments in this read, but they are short lived.
I am partial to stories such as this as Robinson Crusoe is one of my favorite books and I love nature and adventure stories. However, the enriching quality of this book is undeniable. Unlike some children's/young adult reads, this book has all of the elemental qualities of a full length, classic adult novel - they are just given to us in smaller doses. There is rich character development, powerful descriptives, and interesting plot. I enjoyed researching in more depth via the internet things that are mentioned in the book such as devil fish, sea elephants, abalones, cormorants, etc.
A worthy classic!
Book Review: Will Anyone Remember Kanara?
Summary: 5 Stars
My name is Susie and I am a sixth grade student. I enjoy reading mostly long books as so to keep the adventure alive. This book was a book that inspired me to read all books regardless of the size.
Kanara is a young girl around my age who lives on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Their lives, so happy are torn by the Aleut indians, fishermen, and the death of the cheif (Kanara's father). When a new cheif is elected he decides that the only answer is to abandon the island. By an un-lucky turn, Kanara is left behind. You will be taken into the world of young Kanara as she lives the death of a family member, a friend, yet also the joining of new people and animals you will never forget. Alone, Kanara faces challenges that no one expected to come up. She does things to survive that people in her tribe would be punished for. Kanara even turns a foe to friend.
Experience Kanara's journey like I did through her eyes. You will learn the lessons she learned and more in a short novel that will take you off your feet and away. Adventure awaits you. I would rate this book at 5 stars because it is one of the best books ever written. As long as you can read, this book applies to you. Whether in second grade or eleventh, this book will be the adventure of a life time.
Book Review: Island of the Blye Dolpfins
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi my name is Maggie, I'm a 6th grader. I read the book called Island of the Blue Dolphins. The author of this book was Scott O'Dell. If you're interested in adventure then I recommend this book for you.
Island of the Blue Dolphins is about, a young girl named Karana. Karana is an Indian, who was left behind on an island, with her younger brother Rontu. Karana had to learn to live by herself, after her brother had died. She had to learn how to make a shelter. Karana had to learn how to catch fish, and how to make weapons. She encounters wild dogs, and hunters who come to kill otter. After about a year Karana befriends one of the wild dogs, which she names Rontu after her brother. When men from another land come to take her back to their land, Karana doesn't know what to do. Will Karana go with them or stay on the island where she has lived since she was born? Find out if you read Island of the Blue Dolphins!
I loved the great description that Scott O'Dell put in his book Island of the Blue Dolphins. I could really picture an island shaped like a dolphin. Scott O'Dell chose words that almost anyone can understand. The characters were wonderful, they made me want to keep reading and reading. It was an interesting story of survival.