The third book I found at work was Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. This is a Newbery that I have never read even though I've heard about it for years. In this story, Karana, an Indian girl, ends up living alone on her island for years after some tragedies take place with her people. The book follows Karana as she makes food and weapons and survives from season to season on the beautiful island she loves.
This book had kind of a Hatchet feel to it since a lot of the book focused on what foods she was getting and how she cooked them and how she made weapons. It was also a nice story of the personal changes that took place in herself as she spent time alone on this island, with only animals for companionship. The book was very believable and really portrayed well this strong character.
Rating: * * (2/3 = Liked it)
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