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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
inspiring
sad
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
Such a fascinating story. This was a re-read and I had forgotten that it is based off of a real person. Amazing that she was able to survive for so many years alone.
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I remember reading this as a girl but had forgotten everything that happens. I picked it up the other day. Also read a bit to my nieces...they loved it!
It was so good! A descriptive, first person narrative. A typical style of that YA period. It was full of interesting details about how she survives alone for 18 years on a tiny island, her friendship with animals, her loneliness and her ingenuity and drive. Based on a true story!
I read so many of these types of books as a kid (Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, Calico Captive, Julie of the Wolves) it was such a fun world to enter. My brothers and I played a lot of survivalist games in our forest behind our house in Seattle. Bows and arrows, spears, slings, make believe shelters, tree forts, etc. What a great childhood. Definitely a great read aloud for curious and innovative children.
It was so good! A descriptive, first person narrative. A typical style of that YA period. It was full of interesting details about how she survives alone for 18 years on a tiny island, her friendship with animals, her loneliness and her ingenuity and drive. Based on a true story!
I read so many of these types of books as a kid (Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, Calico Captive, Julie of the Wolves) it was such a fun world to enter. My brothers and I played a lot of survivalist games in our forest behind our house in Seattle. Bows and arrows, spears, slings, make believe shelters, tree forts, etc. What a great childhood. Definitely a great read aloud for curious and innovative children.
I really liked this book!I wish I could have given it a 4.5. I thought it was an excellent book and would recommend it to readers.
Cleaning off my bookshelves I found this book that I bought on a past trip to the CA coast. What a gem of a book!
adventurous
medium-paced
audiobook
Before listening to the audiobook, I've attempted to read this book twice but never had the chance to finish it. The first time was back when I was in elementary school but I do not recall my class getting more than halfway with the book. The second time was this year with my fourth grade class. With all chaotic activities that was happening, we only got to halfway as well. I was determined to get this book completely read but was only able to do so as an audio.
I was fascinated to learn about a young girl who had to survive many years all by herself in a deserted island. Karana was strong, courageous, and smart. She would have left with her tribe but decided to sacrifice her fate with them by jumping off the boat to go and rescue her younger brother. Unfortunately, her brother met an awful end, which left Karana all by herself on the island. Karana had to learn how to fetch food on her own, build shelter, and keep herself sane with the company of wild animals. The book gave clues that Karana stayed on the island alone for many years.
What I found most amazing towards the end was that this story was based on a true person. Karana was based on a woman named Juana Maria who was abandoned on an island for eighteen years. I'm not sure how much of Karana's story was true to Juana Maria's but I cannot imagine surviving on my own for more than a decade.
Thoughts on the performance: The wonderful Tantoo Cardinal narrated this classic story. I will admit though that at first I thought Tantoo was too mature to portray Karana's character. Also, I thought that she was a bit boring in the beginning because her voice started off very monotone. Luckily about halfway, I could envision Tantoo as Karana and Tantoo showed more emotions as she read the story. It became more enjoyable.
Altogether, I was not disappointed with this audio. I am happy that I finally got the chance to finish this classic and I am happy to add more to my knowledge about an amazing woman that existed.
Before listening to the audiobook, I've attempted to read this book twice but never had the chance to finish it. The first time was back when I was in elementary school but I do not recall my class getting more than halfway with the book. The second time was this year with my fourth grade class. With all chaotic activities that was happening, we only got to halfway as well. I was determined to get this book completely read but was only able to do so as an audio.
I was fascinated to learn about a young girl who had to survive many years all by herself in a deserted island. Karana was strong, courageous, and smart. She would have left with her tribe but decided to sacrifice her fate with them by jumping off the boat to go and rescue her younger brother. Unfortunately, her brother met an awful end, which left Karana all by herself on the island. Karana had to learn how to fetch food on her own, build shelter, and keep herself sane with the company of wild animals. The book gave clues that Karana stayed on the island alone for many years.
What I found most amazing towards the end was that this story was based on a true person. Karana was based on a woman named Juana Maria who was abandoned on an island for eighteen years. I'm not sure how much of Karana's story was true to Juana Maria's but I cannot imagine surviving on my own for more than a decade.
Thoughts on the performance: The wonderful Tantoo Cardinal narrated this classic story. I will admit though that at first I thought Tantoo was too mature to portray Karana's character. Also, I thought that she was a bit boring in the beginning because her voice started off very monotone. Luckily about halfway, I could envision Tantoo as Karana and Tantoo showed more emotions as she read the story. It became more enjoyable.
Altogether, I was not disappointed with this audio. I am happy that I finally got the chance to finish this classic and I am happy to add more to my knowledge about an amazing woman that existed.