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davidthereader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
humbird's review against another edition
4.0
Not what I expected, but glad I read it. An interesting sequel to Island of the Blue Dolphins.It gives a glimpse into the intercultural relations in ... early 1800's? ... California. Though their life is very different, Zia and her brother are as resourceful, creative, and independent as Karana. I'd encourage you to read it.
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
Sequel to O’Dell’s Newbery Award winner, Island of the Blue Dolphins. Zia lives at the Mission Santa Barbara with her younger brother, Mando. They traveled to the mission after their mother and father had died. Zia has long heard stories about her Aunt Zarana who was left behind on the Island of the Blue Dolphins, her tribe’s ancestral home. Now she hopes to sail to the island and bring her Aunt back to live with them at the Mission.
This was not so compelling a story as IotBD, but I still thought it was a good middle-grade book. Zia is a strong heroine – intelligent, resourceful, morally upright, true to herself, loyal and brave. I also liked the social history lesson O’Dell imparts, showing how the Spaniards, “gringos,” Mexicans and Catholic missionaries fought over control of the people and lands of California, without regard to the native population and their culture.
I do have to comment on the cover of the edition I read. The young woman depicted is hardly recognizable as a Native American. Yet one more thing "stolen" from the natives - their very likeness.
This was not so compelling a story as IotBD, but I still thought it was a good middle-grade book. Zia is a strong heroine – intelligent, resourceful, morally upright, true to herself, loyal and brave. I also liked the social history lesson O’Dell imparts, showing how the Spaniards, “gringos,” Mexicans and Catholic missionaries fought over control of the people and lands of California, without regard to the native population and their culture.
I do have to comment on the cover of the edition I read. The young woman depicted is hardly recognizable as a Native American. Yet one more thing "stolen" from the natives - their very likeness.
chinarose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mjgoob's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
3.0
I read this as a kid. All I remember is that it wasn't as good as the original which was one of my all-time favorite books as a kid.
angelarwatts's review against another edition
2.0
It was bad. Boring. Dull. Nada. I liked the first book when I read it years ago, but this one no...
sanjastajdohar's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 The descriptions and the characters were interesting, but the story itself was not so captivating as the first book. Seemed more as a draft than as a finished product. I think the characters needed more details and the story more substance. As if the writer couldn't decide what to do with the story. Still, an enjoyable read.
soulkissed2003's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0