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Island of the Blue Dolphins Audiobook
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In the Pacific there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it, blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea elephants and sea birds abound. Once, Indians also lived on the island. And when they left and sailed to the east, one young girl was left behind. This is the story of Karana, the Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. Year after year, she watched one season pass into another and waited for a ship to take her away. But while she waited, she kept herself alive by building a shelter, making weapons, finding food, and fighting her enemies, the wild dogs. It is not only an unusual adventure of survival, but also a tale of natural beauty and personal discovery.
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"I read this when I was a young girl and fell in love with it immediately. I never enjoyed reading at that age. It always felt like work, especially books from school. This was one of the first books I had read that made me rediscover that reading was fun and a great escape from the world around me. I guess it also helped that Katrana is a young strong female character that's trapped on an island and I guess in someways I felt I could relate to her and her situation. In many ways I still do. It's an adventure that you can relive over and over again and still feel haunted once your finished. I still have my original hardcover copy on my bookshelf, matter of fact I think I'm going to reread it now."
— Deirdre (5 out of 5 stars)
Awards
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Winner of Hawaii Nene Award, 1964
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Winner of Kansas William White Award, 1963
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Winner of Newbery Medal Winner, 1961
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Winner of Virginia Young Readers Program Award, 1981
Island of the Blue Dolphins Listener Reviews
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" One of my two favorite childhood books...LOVED, STILL LOVE! It's a classic for a reason. "
— Joanna, 2/18/2014 -
" I like this book. I remember that not everyone in our family did when we listened to it on tape, but I liked it. A girl is left behind on an island when her people leave. She ends up living there by herself for nearly 20 years. Her resourcefulness is amazing. "
— Kristie, 2/14/2014 -
" One of my all-time favorite books. The movie was great too. "
— Crystal, 1/27/2014 -
" I would have loved this when I was younger. I loved real life adventure stories. As it was, I enjoyed it quite a bit, but it was a little young for me. I'll certainly recommend it to my children once they're in the middle grades. "
— Heather, 1/10/2014 -
" Perhaps I would have enjoyed this more now if I would have read it as a kid. "
— Lisa, 1/2/2014 -
" Loved this as a kid, I bought it for my daughter awhile back and read it again when she finished it. "
— Candy, 12/31/2013 -
" I have owned this book since a kid, but I have never read it until now. I really enjoyed it. I love "surviving off the land" books! "
— Sartan, 12/28/2013 -
" Very dissapointed with the ending. "
— Autumn, 12/20/2013 -
" Read in 4th grade, don't remember much except for disliking it. "
— Makayla, 11/21/2013 -
" I read this as a teenager, loved it. "
— Nborsari, 11/20/2013 -
" This fiction story, based on a real girl, really captivated me. Although there are some tragic parts, it's an unforgettable read for a tween. "
— Heather, 8/17/2013 -
" One of my great childhood favorites! "
— Else, 8/14/2013 -
" I enjoyed this when I read it as a child back in the early 1980s. "
— Christopher, 5/21/2013 -
" I've read the book twice, and I enjoyed it! I couldn't put it down. Though it was kind of based on Robinson Crusoe, except that she was a woman, different setting, and how she came to be on the island... "
— Ally, 3/22/2013 -
" One of the most incredible books I've ever read!! I cried and laughed and felt the pain with the characters. Beautifully written <3 "
— Mikaela, 3/12/2013 -
" Beautiful story. Outstanding story. I read it and will never forget it. "
— Bobbie, 1/28/2013 -
" I still remember the story so vividly, although i read it three years ago, it is amazing. this story is very inspiring, exciting and truly heartbreaking. Everyone should read this! "
— Amina, 7/5/2012 -
" Maybe I should reread this, but I read this when I was young and I wasn't very impressed. Some interesting parts, but for the most part, forgettable. "
— Christina, 3/18/2012 -
" loved it when I was 11 or 12 "
— Laurie, 2/9/2012 -
" I enjoyed this book, really sad when the brother and the dog died though. "
— Calong, 2/9/2012 -
" I loved this book so much as a child when I wrote my first 'novel' when I was about 10, well, let's just say the similarities were noticable. A great read. "
— Donna, 10/7/2011 -
" I read this in like the 5th grade so I don't remember much.. I just remember It being the BEST & my FAVE book for a very long time.. "
— Maise, 7/30/2011 -
" One of my favorite childhood books. I have probably read it half a dozen times. Its like Treasure Island for girls! "
— Heidib, 7/19/2011 -
" This book takes me back to fourth grade! Great year!! "
— Jessica, 5/23/2011 -
" It gets a little bit confusing with time. You can't tell someone how many years the book goes through. "
— Ashton, 5/22/2011 -
" Finally after reading this book for the third time, I appreciated it. I taught this book to my 4th grade class, and it really is a great book to teach. "
— Hannah, 5/20/2011 -
" I really liked this book. I thought it was somewhat sad though. "
— Sara, 5/19/2011 -
" All time favorite book from my tweenhood. "
— Diane, 5/16/2011 -
" I love love live this book!!!! "
— Megan, 5/13/2011 -
" My favorite book as a kid =) "
— Jen, 5/11/2011 -
" I very strongly disliked this book. It was insanely boring. I didn't really understand what the point was. I didnt feel any emotion for the main character. It was bland. "
— Melissa, 5/7/2011 -
" Fictionalized story about the true story of a Native American woman that lived on one of the Channel Islands alone for 18 years. "
— Crystal, 5/3/2011 -
" While I was reading it, I didn't know that this book was inspired but the true life story of The Lost Woman of San Nicholas Island. But now that I know, it makes the whole story that much more interesting. "
— Beth, 5/3/2011 -
" I read this as an adult. Fascinating! "
— Kristina, 5/2/2011 -
" This was a good survival story. Karana is a very interesting character, because she was very brave and adventurous. "
— Adele, 5/1/2011
About Scott O'Dell
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.