Island of the Blue Dolphins

Forever Rontu. 19tth century. Karana is a young indian from a small village living in a remote place; San Nicolas, the island of the blue dolphins. A little islet with mountain, forest, animals, fish and birds everywhere. In her community, with her family or alone, Karana learns to survive in a sm......more

this may be the best book for kids ever written. it teaches young girls everything they will ever need to know in their resourceful lives: how to build a fence out of whale bones, how to kill giant squids, how to alternately befriend and defend against scary wild dogs, and how to make skirts from co......more

It was only when I finished reading the book did I get to know that it was based on a true story. The sequel might be worth reading too. Such tragedy followed by sweet tales worthy of Mowgli, but what indubitably would have been a life of work and loneliness. I thought that since the beginning the au......more

My heart felt full after finishing the book. This brave, brave girl was so courageous and I felt for her struggle after being stranded alone on the island. She had to use all her wit to survive, and it was quite the journey. There were lots of beautiful moments, so the book was a lovely read.......more

Ein zeitloses Kinder- und Jugendbuch für Leser ab acht. Es geht um das Mädchen Won-a-pa-lei, das durch unglückliche Umstände alleine auf einer unbewohnten Insel mitten im Pazifik zurückbleibt. Hier muss sie nun um ihr Überleben kämpfen, sich eine Höhle bauen, Nahrung beschaffen und sich auch gegen wi......more