- Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1960.
- Year Published: 1960
- Description: 184 p. 22 cm.
- Language: English
- Format: Book
Reading Level
- Lexile: 1000
ISBN/Standard Number
- 0395536804 :
- 0786272546 :
- 0440439884 :
- 0395069629 :
- 0440940001 :
- 0440220211 :
Series
Subjects
- Survival after airplane accidents, shipwrecks, etc. -- Fiction.
- San Nicolas Island (Calif.) -- Fiction.
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blue dolphin newberry medal book esl chapter book newbery medal winner classics for middle school island life dolphins award winner youth AAPS Level V shipwreck newbery
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Where To Find It
Call number: J Fiction (Paperback) , R Newbery Medal 1961
Available Copies: Downtown Youth, Pittsfield Youth, Traverwood Youth
Additional Details
Youth level.
Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through her enormous courage and self-reliance, but also finding a measure of happiness in her solitary life.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
This is probably one of the most oldest books that I have ever read. Yet, it is very interesting and I loved reading it. It taught me how life was like a very long while ago. It was quite interesting with some history based on the story.
Loved it
the best book ever
Great
This is a wonderful book for all ages, but especially for children who want adventure fiction. It's particularly note-worthy as it has a female heroine who is smart and bold. Kids (and adults!) will be interested to know that it is based on a true story. Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juana_Maria
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I liked it a lot but would not recomend it for people who don't have a long attention spand cause you might get lost.
the best book ever
This book was and is my favorite book I have ever read I think it is a GREAT book for people that like adventure books.
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