Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Fiction | Novel | Published in 1960
Book Brief
BetaNovel • Fiction
San Nicolas Island • 19th century
1960
10-14 years
1000L
Super Short Summary
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell follows the life of a young girl who becomes stranded on an isolated island off the California coast. The narrative explores her courage, survival skills, and resilience as she navigates solitude and the challenges of living in the natural world.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins is widely praised for its evocative writing and strong, resourceful protagonist, appealing to both young and adult readers. The novel’s depiction of survival and self-reliance is compelling, though some find its pacing slow and the portrayal of Native American culture overly simplistic. Overall, it remains a beloved classic.
Who Should Read Island of the Blue Dolphins?
A reader who enjoys Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell is often captivated by survival stories, historical fiction, and strong, resourceful protagonists. Fans of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George will appreciate this novel’s themes of resilience and connection with nature.
Novel • Fiction
San Nicolas Island • 19th century
1960
10-14 years
1000L
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