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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell

3.74 AVERAGE

tarahann's review against another edition

2.0

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Okay, I realize this is a children's classic... but I don't know... it sort of dragged... and was really friggin' depressing... and, I don't know, there were no vampires... ;)

eos_'s review against another edition

5.0

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one of my favorite books ever.

audrey_thebookworm's review against another edition

5.0

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I read this back when I was in grade school.

The protagonist of the story shows great bravery and tenacity through surviving alone on an island with no companions but animals for years. She has been my source of inspiration for years until this very day to make the most of what life gives you.

vivianegracie's review against another edition

3.75

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

avanealis's review against another edition

5.0

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This is my therapy book. 10/10

ashykhaira's review against another edition

2.0

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Karana is the daughter of the tribe's Chief and is surprised when her father does the one thing most of them has never done for ages.Giving away his true name.ONe thing leads to another in this story which leads to Karana being left alone on the island without the rest of her people.Does she reunite with them or does she end up by herself for life on the island

b2ed's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

sidtotheney's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

nik1027's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

lallen43's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character