Was Scott O'Dell married?

Elizabeth Hall is a college student from Hillsborough, New Hampshire. So far, she had written two books. She can often be found having tea parties or working on her next big project.

When was Scott O'Dell born?

Scott O'Dell signing book soon after it was published in 1960. Photo courtesy of Scott O'Dell archive, O'Dell family trust. Scott O'Dell was born on May 23, 1898, in Los Angeles, California.

Where did Scott O'Dell grow up?

Scott grew up in California, always living near the ocean and always fascinated by the sea. Tall and slim, he became a track star at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He attended four different colleges: Occidental College in California, the University of Wisconsin, Stanford University, and the University of Rome.

What is the plot of Island of the Blue Dolphins?

Island of the Blue Dolphins is more than a simple adventure story; it's a novel about one girl's journey from loss to redemption. While she is abandoned by her tribe, Karana finds solace among the animals of the island. She learns how to survive, as well as how to care for the world she lives in.

When was Island of the Blue Dolphins published?

Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1960 children's novel by American writer Scott O'Dell, which tells the story of a 12-year-old girl named Karana, who is stranded alone for years on an island off the California coast.

A Visit with Scott O'Dell, 1983

What inspired Scott Odell to write Island of the Blue Dolphins?

Island of the Blue Dolphins is based on the true story of The Lost Woman of San Nicolas. From 1835 to 1853, a Native American woman lived alone on an island off the Californian coast known as La Isla de San Nicolas.

Who is the writer for National Park Service?

About the author: Olivia McConnell is nine years old and is currently a fourth grade student at The Carolina Academy in Lake City, S.C. Olivia loves science and wants to be an Egyptologist when she grows up.

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.

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.

How many years did Karana live on the island?

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. In the book she's named Karana.

Who killed karanas father in Island of the Blue Dolphins?

Karana's father is killed in the battle, and she and the other villagers agree that it was because Chowig told Orlov his secret name that he was unable to properly defend himself and was killed. In the aftermath of the battle, only fifteen men are left alive in the village where there was once forty-two.

What happened to Ramo in Island of the Blue Dolphins?

By the time she finds him, Ramo has been killed by a pack of wild dogs. In his struggle, he killed two of them, but there were too many for him to handle. Karana vows to kill the dogs in Ramo's honor.

What happened to the brother in Island of the Blue Dolphins?

Though Ramo is young, he is very confident and tries to do many things on his own. One morning, Karana awakes to find that Ramo is gone. She goes out to look for him, only to find him dead, killed by the wild dogs of the island. After Ramo is killed, Karana decides to leave her village forever.

Who was the Scott O'Dell award named after?

In 1982, Scott O'Dell established The Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. The annual award of $5,000 goes to a meritorious book published in the previous year for children or young adults. Scott O'Dell established this award to encourage other writers - particularly new authors - to focus on historical fiction.

How is the Newbery Award winner chosen?

The Newbery and Caldecott Awards are chosen by committees of the Association for Library Service to Children. During the year, each committee member reads as many of the eligible books as possible, including all books suggested by other committee members and by other members of ALSC.