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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Oct 10, 2024 1:21 AM

Author:Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading.

Based on a true story.

Reviews

A thrilling story with lots of twists and turns all the way through

—— Education Otherwise

The descriptions of London are really creepy and will keep children gripped all the way

—— BBC Parenting

An excellent addition to younger members' of the family's libraries

—— Suffolk Journal

Many twists make this story gripping and hard to put down

—— Newcastle upon Tyne Evening Chronicle

Insightful and entirely believable, this story is a gem

—— Booktrust

A compelling, compulsive, atmospheric story . . . The movie is already rolling in my head

—— Niall MacMonagle , Irish Times

Zips along at break-neck pace, each short, action-packed scene feeding into the next, ideal for teen readers with Playstation attention spans . . . McGann's direct, gritty style of writing certainly packs a punch

—— Sarah Webb , Irish Independent
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