Is Island of the Blue Dolphins appropriate age?

Great story

This is a read-aloud for my boys, ages 7 (advanced reader/comprehension) and 10.

Is Island of the Blue Dolphins a classic book?

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.

How long does it take to read Island of the Blue Dolphins?

The average reader will spend 3 hours and 12 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).

Is Island of the Blue Dolphins a true story?

Island of the Blue Dolphins is a work of historical fiction based on the life of an American Indian woman who spent 18 years in isolation on San Nicolas Island, one of eight Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California.

Is Karana real?

Some have called her “Karana.” Others “Juana Maria.” Still others, simply, “The Lone Woman.” Yet her true name remains unknown. She is one of the nameless, faceless women of history, and she belongs to the California of my youth. Many versions of her story exist.

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (Book Summary and Review) - Minute Book Report

How old is Karana?

Karana (also Won-a-pa-lei)

The protagonist and narrator of the book, Karana spends eighteen years as the only living person on the island of the blue dolphins. When the book opens, she is twelve years old, the daughter of the chief of Ghalas-at.

Are pink dolphins real?

Facts. The Amazon river dolphin, also known as the pink river dolphin or boto, lives only in freshwater. It is found throughout much of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela.

What is Lexile level?

What Is a Lexile Level? A popular method used by schools to measure a student reader's ability is Lexile level or a Lexile Measure. A Lexile measure is a valuable tool for teachers, parents, and students. It serves two unique functions: it is the measure of how difficult a text is OR a student's reading ability level.

Why is it called Island of the Blue Dolphins?

It is an island in the Pacific that gets its name from its beautiful shape from above it looks like a dolphin lying on its side, "with its tail pointing toward sunrise," sunning itself in the sea. Around it blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea elephants and sea birds thrive.

Who was killed by wild dogs in the Island of the Blue Dolphins?

I was sure that he was an Aleut dog" (15.3). Rontu used to belong to the Aleut. His is also the leader of the wild dog pack that kills Karana's brother, Ramo. Though she swears she'll kill him, Rontu eventually becomes Karana's friend and constant companion.

What happens at the end of Island of the Blue Dolphins?

Soon after, an earthquake hits the island and though her canoes are destroyed, Karana and Rontu-Aru survive. Two more years pass and Karana finally gets her happy ending.

What type of person is Karana?

A Strong, Mature Woman. By the time the last ship arrives on the island, Karana has changed from a young, inexperienced girl into a strong, courageous, and compassionate woman.

Where is the girl from Island of the Blue Dolphins buried?

She was buried in an unmarked grave on the Nidever family plot at the Santa Barbara Mission cemetery.

Is there a movie of the Island of the Blue Dolphins?

Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1964 American adventure film directed by James B. Clark and written by Jane Klove and Ted Sherdeman. It is based on the 1960 novel Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. The film stars Celia Kaye, Larry Domasin, Ann Daniel, Carlos Romero, George Kennedy and Hal John Norman.

Is Island of the Blue Dolphins a good book?

Great story

This is a read-aloud for my boys, ages 7 (advanced reader/comprehension) and 10. They love it and ask me to read it to them daily. It provides great discussion starters, some new words, geography, culture, etc. We rank it among the best reads we've had, and there are many!

Who Rescued Juana Maria?

After several futile attempts at locating the lost woman who failed to depart with the rest of her tribe in 1835, the Captain of a ship called the Peores Nada, a man by the name of George Nidever, finally located Juana Maria in 1853.

What is the Blue Dolphin rule?

A blue dolphin is described as a replacement thought. It's a "go-to," that you can immediately switch your focus on when that white bear pops up. When the thought, "Don't get nervous" comes to mind, instead tell yourself: "I'm so excited. This is going to go great.”

Why did Karana leave the island?

Karana left the island because she could not bear to live there alone another day; yet when she returned she felt happy.