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Island of the Blue Dolphins: A Newbery Award Winner
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A story of survival and fierce independence, Island of the Blue Dolphins is the tale of Karana and her coming-of-age in the wild. Great for fans of Hatchet.
Scott O’Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl living alone on an island off the coast of California, Island of the Blue Dolphins has captivated readers for generations.
On San Nicolas Island, dolphins flash in the surrounding blue waters, sea otter play in the vast kelp beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches. Here, in the early 1800s, a girl named Karana spent eighteen years alo...
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