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Island of the Blue Dolphins is a children’s novel by Scott O’Dell, published in 1960
. It tells the story of Karana, a young Native American girl who is left alone on an island for 18 years and must learn to survive. The novel is based on the true story of Juana Maria, a Nicoleño woman who lived alone on San Nicolas Island for 18 years in the 19th century. Island of the Blue Dolphins won the Newbery Medal in 1961.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Karana, and explanations of important quotes from Island of the Blue Dolphins.
