Island of the Blue Dolphins
Readers rate it 3.6 (281 on Hardcover)
184 pages · Released Sep 3, 1987 · Dell
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Island of the Blue Dolphins is a classic survival tale about a young Native American girl stranded alone on an island, where she must use ingenuity and courage to survive. The story emphasizes resilience, self-reliance, and respect for nature while avoiding graphic content. Though some survival challenges and animal encounters carry tension, the book is age-appropriate for middle-grade readers and offers strong themes of perseverance and personal growth.
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Story of a young girl abandoned on a small island by her family and her village, and of her fight for survival. The incredible courage, determination and strength of this girl is showcased throughout as she learns to do the things that only the men of her tribe did before, and battles not only the hunters who freque... Story of a young girl abandoned on a small island by her family and her village, and of her fight for survival. The incredible courage, determination and strength of this girl is showcased throughout as she learns to do the things that only the men of her tribe did before, and battles not only the hunters who frequent the island, but also her desperate loneliness as well... Excellent read for kids 11 and older.
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- Character driven
- Loveable Characters
- Strong Character Development
- Diverse Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Middle grade
- Adventurous
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Children's fiction
- Islands, fiction
- Fiction
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ISBN 9780440439882 · Dell