I was five years old in 1961, when Scott O'Dell's Island of the Blue Dolphins in 1961, it won the Newbery Medal. Thus, I didn't read it until many years later. I still remember the impression it left on me -- like a jewel, perfect in its simplicity.
The only thing I can compare it to is Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, another survival story that left me with much the same feeling.
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Good read for my girls!!
As a dad, I wanted something more substantial to read to my kids before bed. I wanted something in the vein of "Hatchet", or "My side of the moutain", which I loved as a young boy.I needed something more relatable to my girls however, and after racking my brain I remembered this gem, and was so glad I did.It's a great book, no doubt. But the better part for me was the additional learning we did to understand some of the words in the context. What is an abalone? What would a cormorant feather dress look like? The devil fish sounds like an animal we know!!! What is it??My girls, 4 and 8, each took their own lessons away from this book, and I have no doubt it's something that will stick with them as they grow into young women.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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In the book Island of Blue Dolphins I liked how the book always had something adventurous happening. It never came to a stop nor did it get boring. I enjoyed having it this way because I wanted to read more every time I finished a chapter of the book. I always wanted to see what happened next. In addition, I was really intrigued by the main character, Karana, because of her love of animals and her vibrant personality. She became very independent when she was stranded on the island because she became determined to survive. It was very impressive that she fought dangerous animals, created her own weapons, built a canoe, found her own food and built a house out of whale parts. I enjoyed getting to know her character through all of her challenges and her determined yet caring spirit. The descriptive words in this book are also so vivid. It makes me feel like I am right there on the island with Karana.
Although it was a great book, I did not like how it was so repetitive. There were multiple events in the book that happened two or three times. For instance, when the Aleuts invaded the island. The invasion of the Aleuts happened two times plus the invasion of a different tribe. I did not like this because when I would read it I would feel like I already knew what would happen next. Despite the repetition in the book it would be a great novel to read.
I recommend the Island of Blue Dolphins to people who enjoy reading books about adventure and nature. The setting for this book is on an island and the author is very descriptive about the challenges and adventures on the island. This is a great book about survival. The main character, Karana -- a young girl, has to learn how to survive alone in the wilderness. Also, this would be a good book choice for people who are animal lovers and appreciate the beauty of nature. Overall this book is great for any middle school student interested in finding a great novel.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
Island of Blue DolphinsReviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
Book Review
In the book Island of Blue Dolphins I liked how the book always had something adventurous happening. It never came to a stop nor did it get boring. I enjoyed having it this way because I wanted to read more every time I finished a chapter of the book. I always wanted to see what happened next. In addition, I was really intrigued by the main character, Karana, because of her love of animals and her vibrant personality. She became very independent when she was stranded on the island because she became determined to survive. It was very impressive that she fought dangerous animals, created her own weapons, built a canoe, found her own food and built a house out of whale parts. I enjoyed getting to know her character through all of her challenges and her determined yet caring spirit. The descriptive words in this book are also so vivid. It makes me feel like I am right there on the island with Karana.
Although it was a great book, I did not like how it was so repetitive. There were multiple events in the book that happened two or three times. For instance, when the Aleuts invaded the island. The invasion of the Aleuts happened two times plus the invasion of a different tribe. I did not like this because when I would read it I would feel like I already knew what would happen next. Despite the repetition in the book it would be a great novel to read.
I recommend the Island of Blue Dolphins to people who enjoy reading books about adventure and nature. The setting for this book is on an island and the author is very descriptive about the challenges and adventures on the island. This is a great book about survival. The main character, Karana -- a young girl, has to learn how to survive alone in the wilderness. Also, this would be a good book choice for people who are animal lovers and appreciate the beauty of nature. Overall this book is great for any middle school student interested in finding a great novel.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
As a dad, I wanted something more substantial to read to my kids before bed. I wanted something in the vein of "Hatchet", or "My side of the moutain", which I loved as a young boy.
I needed something more relatable to my girls however, and after racking my brain I remembered this gem, and was so glad I did.
It's a great book, no doubt. But the better part for me was the additional learning we did to understand some of the words in the context. What is an abalone? What would a cormorant feather dress look like? The devil fish sounds like an animal we know!!! What is it??
My girls, 4 and 8, each took their own lessons away from this book, and I have no doubt it's something that will stick with them as they grow into young women.
I needed something more relatable to my girls however, and after racking my brain I remembered this gem, and was so glad I did.
It's a great book, no doubt. But the better part for me was the additional learning we did to understand some of the words in the context. What is an abalone? What would a cormorant feather dress look like? The devil fish sounds like an animal we know!!! What is it??
My girls, 4 and 8, each took their own lessons away from this book, and I have no doubt it's something that will stick with them as they grow into young women.
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Reviewed in India on January 14, 2022
