Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins #1

Scott O'Dell with Christina Moore (Translator)

4 hours, 24 minutes first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade adventurous emotional medium-paced
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Island of the Blue Dolphins is the remarkable story of a strange and beautiful Indian girl who lives a serene and courageous life as the solitary survivor on a rocky island off the California coast. In the Pacific, there is an island that looks li...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
emotional 48%
reflective 42%
sad 41%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 26%
informative 15%
challenging 14%
tense 9%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 30%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.7

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