From the Bookshelf of Around the World in 80 Books…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought

Karana lives alone on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. The rest of her tribe escaped on a ship, but Karana had to stay behind to care for her little brother. This is short-lived, however; it is not long before the little brother wanders into trouble yet again and this time he is devoured by wild dogs.
Karana is now truly alone. Quite unexpectedly, she captures and befriends the leader of the wild dogs. The rest of the book tells the story of her struggles with dangers on the island, including the ...more
Karana is now truly alone. Quite unexpectedly, she captures and befriends the leader of the wild dogs. The rest of the book tells the story of her struggles with dangers on the island, including the ...more

May 13, 2009
Christi
added it

Apr 23, 2010
Kimberly
marked it as to-read

Feb 24, 2011
Bookchick
marked it as to-read


Jun 09, 2015
Jasmin
marked it as to-read

Mar 24, 2018
Terri
marked it as own

Oct 14, 2018
Rongrong
added it

Oct 28, 2019
Curlysue
marked it as to-read

Dec 26, 2020
Jennifer
added it