About this ebook
Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading.
Based on a true story.
Based on a true story.
Ratings and reviews
4.6
16 reviews
A Google user
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February 18, 2012
I read this book when i was a child and it is dear to my heart. Beautiful story which brings back happy memories for me.
PRINCESS CHISOM ANINWANGWU
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September 12, 2020
I'm in grade 7 and we have the book it's was awesome and I finished it in a day
ishraq taha
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November 7, 2023
it is fun but i don't want it with money
About the author
Scott O'Dell was born in Los Angeles. He was a journalist and an authority on California histor. He won many awards for his writing, including the Newbery Award for Island of the Blue Dolphins. He died in October 1989.
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