ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINSScott O'Dell ~ BOiPod
Personal Rating: 4/5
Yearly Count: 82
Now, this was a good one! Karana, a young Indian girl, has to depend upon herself for survival on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. She perseveres through the struggles with a determined mindset and she learns about herself along the way. Karana's life on the island is also educational as she goes about getting food, clothing and shelter. I enjoyed the storyline and the educational value from this 1961 Newbery winner.
So glad you liked this one! Scott O'Dell is one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteI know I was supposed to love this book, but I just didn't. Can't really put my finger on why. I have a feeling that I probably would have loved it as a kid though. Who knows.
ReplyDeleteNicola ~ First time for an O'Dell for me. I'll have to see what else he has written.
ReplyDeleteDebi ~ I know that feeling! Unfortunately, it happens to me all the time. I think listening to it after Maniac Magee made it all the better. :)
I loved that book when I was younger. Haven't read it in years.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how timing is everything? I couldn't stand Catcher in the Rye, I think I was way too old when I read it.
I have never read this book..and always felt guilty about it..I don't know why...but I still don't have any desire to read it...
ReplyDeleteI read this one but don't really remember. My little brother is in the grade that I was when I read it, but when I asked him he said he doesn't know. He's not into books, but recently mom and sister started the Harry Potter series and now he is on book 1. A small victory!! Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteCarrie K ~ I'm slowly catching up on all the books I never read as a child. :)
ReplyDeleteDanielle ~ I'm finally there and am glad I read it. Now I'm in the know! :)
Trish ~ It seems like if any book will turn a kids head, it's the HP series. :) I hope it turns him into an avid reader.
I had no idea what to expect when I picked this book up and so I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked it.
ReplyDeleteBooklogged ~ I love when that happens! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my fondest book memories from elementary school.
ReplyDeleteVickie ~ I can see why. :)
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