Paulina, girl, age 10, from San Francisco, United States, on 12th January 2009. Rating: 9/10
I think Karana has a sad life, I cried when she finally talked to a human being who was Tutok and when her brother Ramo died. This book is really interesting, and sad. But I loved it!!
Heather, girl, age 11, from Loves Park,Illinois, United States, on 27th November 2008. Rating: 10/10
I really liked this book. Karana seems to of had a hard life but it was very interesting. Want to read my summary I wrote for it at school? Okay,here it is, I sland of the Blue Dolphins is about a true story.Karana notices a ship coming to her island.Her dad is the captain/leader of the island and residents.When the ships boarded,Karana's father saw the ships and he said that they were the Aleuts.Karana's sister Ulape,left as a grown woman.The Aleuts made a deal with father that they could live on the island to kill otter as long as they paid for everyone killed.Soon after the Aleuts left. Father went with all men to get their earnings.Father died in the attack.Soon after Ramo,Karana's brother died from wild dogs.Karana finds resources to live her life.Soon she sees an Aleut girl and feels a peck of joy but still,she was an enemy.Soon after that Rontu,Karana's dog died. After,she saw a pup that looked and ran just like him. She caught him and named him Rontu-Alu wich ment "Son of Rontu."She met an otter and her young and they made friends. Then eather trembled seemed to get smaller! The rest is up to you to read! This story took place over 200 or 2000 B.C. ago! Karana has been buried on the shore and has now probably washed away.There is a special place for her in the U.S.
karolina, girl, age 11, from surrey, Canada, on 6th February 2007. Rating:
It's the most adventurist and suriving book i have evr read. I hope there could be another book 2 continue the island of the blue dolphins. I was so hipmitisded by this book that i read it in a week. Thank u Scott o Dell for being such and awsome writer. I recommend it for ages 10 to 19 and some cool parents. Hope to reada nother book of your soon. karolna
meghan, girl, age 13, from ohio, United States, on 2nd February 2007. Rating: 5/10
It is very sad and i cried through some of the book.Other times were happy and other parts were dull
Meryem, girl, age 13, from Wappingers Falls, United States, on 17th June 2006. Rating: 10/10
I think the book Island of the Blue Dolphins was the best book I had ever read since. I also think that it's a really sad story because Karana's mother and father die and then she is left with her brother in the island. Later her brother is killed by some wild dogs and she's alone and lonely in the island. Some times I put myself as Karana. While I was reading this book,it almost made cry.
Lauren, girl, age 9, from Granite Bay,CA, United States, on 28th November 2005. Rating: 10/10
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a good book for all ages whether your over 20 or under 10. I give this book a 10/10 because it makes me feel like I'm Karana and that I'm surviving on the island alone. Although this book has many sad parts, I would defintely reccomend to anyone who enjoys fantastic and adventourous stories.My favorite characters were Karana and Rontu because they met and became friends in such an interesting way.It was so sad when one of them, I'm not telling who in case you haven't read the book, passed away.Island of the Blue Dolphins is a fantastic,marvelous, and suspenseful book.
Tiffany, girl, age 11, from Mississauga, Canada, on 16th November 2005. Rating: 8/10
I think that this book was a very interesting book. Although this is interesting, I only gave it an eight out of ten rating for a good read because it is about a girl who is stranded on an island and she makes the best of it. One would have thought they would have gone insane, but NO! This girl lives and survives. It was an eight because people get mad, Karana doesn't, people get scared, Karana doesn't, people are afraid of some things, and Scott O'Dell makes it sound as if Karana wasn't afraid of anything! Scott O'Dell is a really good writer and I hope to be able to borrow Venus Among the Fishes by Elizabeth Hall and Scott O'Dell because I really want to know what happens to Karana later in her life; was she married, did she have kids, did she at least have a boyfriend, if she remembered the events that occurred on the island, etc. I also think that Island of the Blue Dolphins was an interesting book because the book leaves you hanging which makes you feel as if you HAVE to read Venus Among the Fishes to find out what happens next. I have a feeling that Venus Among the Fishes won't let us down. We had enough time to read Island of the Blue Dolphins! So now let's go out to get Venus Among the Fishes! I really want to know how Scott O'Dell writes, and how his wife writes. It would have been so cool if Island of the Blue dolphins, and Venus Among the Fishes were only two books out of a Trilogy! I'd wait and wait and wait just for the third book to come out. Too bad there's only two books! Oh well! Then I hope they'll make a movie out of the two books. I just can't believe that Karana actually lived on the island for 18 years!
Irene, girl, age 10, from Irvine, United States, on 14th November 2005. Rating: 10/10
This book creates intresting moods. I admire Karana's strenght, bravery, responsibility, courage, and love. It is adventurous, and you always want to keep reading, but at times it is sad.
john, boy, age 10, from unknown, Zimbabwe, on 27th October 2005. Rating: 10/10
i luved island of the blue dolphins i cant wait to read Zia i agre tht this was ths best book ever
PARSHTI, girl, age 13, from AUCKLAND, New Zealand, on 13th October 2005. Rating: 5/10
I LIKED THID BOOK IT WAS VERY INTERESTING AND ALTHOUGH IT MADE ME CRY AT THE END I ENJOYED THE BOOK.I HAVE SEVERAL VERSIONS OF THIS BOOK AT HOME BUT I ORGINALLY FOUND THIS BOOK FROM MY SCHOOL LIBRARY.THIS BOOK IS A WAY COOL BOOK THAN I EVER READ
zoe, girl, age 14, from Singapore, on 6th October 2005. Rating:
Have you ever wanted to get away from it all and cast away on a deserted island? I have often dreamed of this, but after reading Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell I realized its not all fun and games. I tried to put myself in the place of 12 year old, Karana, who is stranded on a deserted island for 18 years. She is very smart yet cautious. Karana is an optimist who perseveres through all of the hard times. These characteristics are what kept her alive. Year after year she waits for a ship to pass by and pick her up. She survives by building shelters, making weapons, finding food and fighting wild dogs. This adventure story takes place on an island off the coast of California in the mid 1800's. The Island of the Blue Dolphins is large but not very lush. It has few trees which supply the wood she needs to build canoes and houses. She finds most of her food from the sea and lives off the land using roots and herbs. O"Dell's writing style is what hooks you into reading the book. Scott O'Dell uses Karana's voice to tell her story. In this passage Karana's dog is dying: "Slowly he walked to where I was standing and fell at my feet. I put my hand on his chest. I could feel his heart beating, but it only beat twice, very slowly, loud and hollow like the waves on the beach, and then no more." His words seem like a poem and they help me imagine how Karana would feel. I find it interesting that a male author could be so good at telling a story with a 12 year old girl's voice. To find out where Karana ends up read The Island of the Blue Doplphins. Then when you're done with that adventure go on and read Zia, by Scott O'Dell, which is the sequel to Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Maddy, girl, age 45, from California, United States, on 24th September 2005. Rating: 10/10
I loved this book when I first read it when I was 8 or 9. I still love it. I read it everyonce in a while as does my grown daughter. This time after reading it I looked up The Lost Woman of San Nicolas on the internet and while not much is know about her I did find out a little more about her.
Lauren Dayerbryer, girl, age 10, from Niceville,FL, United States, on 22nd September 2005. Rating:
i think this book as very interesting and i couldnt put it down I was always wondering what would happen naxt.It is a very sad and depressing story ,but theres a surprise ending.I definently would recommend this book to any inthused reader.
JX, boy, age 14, from Singapore, Singapore, on 16th September 2005. Rating: 8/10
I think that the girl who was inside the story had a strong mind even though all her family members had died, she was able to live up to so many years. If i am the one inside the story, i could be stuck there forever. This novel is really great and hope all the readers will read this book!
Sheena, girl, age 18, from Auckland, New Zealand, on 5th September 2005. Rating:
I realy liked this book it is an awesome book. It tells how to be an indepandant person, have courage and faith in yourself in what ever you are doing. I think this novel should be taught in all the schools around the world.
DEVI, girl, age 16, from singapore, Singapore, on 11th August 2005. Rating:
i think this book is well written.And it tells us to be brava and so tells that girls can sucess in anything they want.It tells how she breaks the regilious rules as only men go and hunt but since she is the only one and to find food she herself needs to hunt,make waepons.
Samantha, girl, age 27, from Bucharest, Rwanda, on 8th August 2005. Rating: 10/10
i am reading this book to my 6 year old son and it is so funny to watch his little eyes get larger and larger when we come to a part that has action and excitement in it. when i was reading the part with the devil fish i thought his eyes were about to pop out of there sockets. well we have to finish reading this Amazing book! Sam
taylor, girl, age 12, from Amarillo, United States, on 8th August 2005. Rating: 9/10
this is a wonderful book! at first it started out very very DULL _ _ - but then around the tenth chapter or so it got very interesting. my favorite part was when she built her house. it sounded like a vary cosy and snug place. i was happy when the "white people" finaly found her. over all a very enjoyable book....
Maddie, girl, age 10, from Baton Rouge, United States, on 27th July 2005. Rating:
I think that this book is a great book. I think that it is good she becomes friends with Rontu, the aluets dog.And that befriends the two birds Tainor and Lurai. I think this would be a book I reccomend to all my friends and faimly. It is a good book about nautal beaty and friendship. I really like this book alot and I think that Scott O'Dell is a wonderful author and i will read more of his books when I get a chance to.
Ally, girl, age was 10, from henniker, United States, on 9th July 2005. Rating: 9/10
I really liked it because it told a lot of interesting details about something that really happened. It was pretty sad when the brother died, but it was tecnicaly his fault because he left his fishing stuff, but still... I hope people will like it as much I did. Even if you dont like realistic stories, this should be an exception. But I wouuld prefer reading it at a young age. I hope you enjoy it!!
Matilda Lawless, age 12, from Coffs Harbour, Australia, on 27th June 2005. Rating: 9/10
I read this book when I was eight and can only vaguely recall parts of it, though I remember my first impression of this book; Oh, how boring! But how I was wrong. The book turned out to be incredibly moving and descriptive.....a real wonder of the modern world.
jane, girl, from Singapore, on 25th June 2005. Rating:
this is such a beautifully written book! i felt like crying when i read it...
Lulu, girl, age 12, from Singapore, on 25th June 2005. Rating: 10/10
THIS BOOK IS SUCH A WONDERFUL BOOK! =)
Holly, girl, age 12, from Webster, United States, on 23rd June 2005. Rating: 10/10
I have to be honest. At first when I saw this cover and introduction I thought it was going to be very bad and just about stupid stuff. But then when I read more and more it became interesting bt sad. This is a good book and I recommend it to anyone who wants a good book to read.
LA, girl, age 13, from Mastic, United States, on 8th June 2005. Rating: 10/10
I think Island of the Blue Dolphin is a great book. I heard the story before. After I heard it, I loved the story so I read it. It's one of the greatest book I have ever read. I felt sad. Karana is my favorite charecter in this book. Karana is very brave girl.
Anne, girl, age 9, from Towson, United States, on 5th June 2005. Rating:
I think it's a very sad, but very interesting and good book. It shows that you can survive without anyone even tough it would be tough. I think Karana is a very brave, intelligent girl. She thinks and wonders a lot, but that's a good thing. I think you should read this book because it catches your attention and you will never want to put it down!
t, girl, age 12, from b.c., Canada, on 5th June 2005. Rating: 10/10
This is the best non fiction book I've ever read! I usually read horror or mystery but this book caught my eye and i have been hooked to it! Karana i cried when i heard your brother's death because i pictured my losing my brother and i was a fountain! Good luck with the future and hope to read more books from Scott O'Dell! Sincerly, T.N.
Steph, girl, age 25, from North Carolina, United States, on 25th May 2005. Rating: 10/10
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and as I read it I had a really hard time putting it down. Karana and her experiences were captivating and believable. Moreover, I think a lot could be learned from her strength and perseverance as well as from her respect for wildlife. I give it 5 stars, hands down! I only wish I had read it sooner.
Chelsea Dadou, girl, age 11, from oak park, United States, on 25th May 2005. Rating:
Island of the blue dolphins is a great book but i think it would be more for a girl. some say they didn't like it but i loved it
Rashida Edwards, girl, age 12, from Bridgetown, Barbados, on 21st May 2005. Rating: 8/10
The first time I read this book was for an assignment for school. The introduction of the book was quite well but as it got near to the middle of the story, I was very BORED. I actually thought that they could have put a little more details in the story because I was begining to fall sleep while reading it.
Jheni, girl, age 10, from Parkton, United States, on 19th May 2005. Rating:
I think that Island of the Blue Dolphins is a good book but it could have had more happieness in it!
Kira, girl, age 13, from Baden-Wuertemberg, Germany, on 17th May 2005. Rating: 8/10
I like that book very much because of the inresting story and the very cute animals. I do also like the idear of bulding the house. I read that book at school in German, two years ago. One year later I got it as a prestent by my aunt in English. I think the english version is better because in the german book all the names are changed and I think in the english book the expressions of the feelins are much better than in German. If I should choose a mark i'd choose B+ (2+ in Germany)
Vanessa, girl, age 12, from Chocrane, Ontario, Canada, on 15th May 2005. Rating: 8/10
I fist started reading the Island of the Blue Dolphins at school as an assingment. I found this book to be really interesting. This book is not only for Dolphin lovers or nature lovers, you learn alot about situations and your brain has to think about what you would do.You gain alot of knowledge about different culture and you learn about history. I really liked this book! I would recomend it!
Larissa, girl, age 12, from Anchorage,AK, United States, on 15th May 2005. Rating: 8/10
This book was really intresting and yet so emotional.This book is really something!karana is a wonderful person and we are at her age so we can relate to her!Over all it's a great book!
Michelle, girl, age 14, from Calgary, Canada, on 9th May 2005. Rating: 5/10
This book is ok It is kinda stretch out a bit just cause it was like ok the girl is on the island she lonely there wasn't that much adventure. But I enjoyed reading it. Its very touching because Karana is about our age and we can connect with her.
Morgan, girl, age 9, from Lockport, United States, on 3rd May 2005. Rating: 10/10
I love this book.It is my classes reading book!It is my favorite book in the world!It is an amazing book.I like this book alot.It is filled with excitment and I get emothonial when I read it.The book is better then the movie.It has alot of people die!!!My sisters friend is reading it ,she is in 6th grade.I LLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Taylor, boy, age 12, from arlington, United States, on 28th April 2005. Rating:
I think this was a interesting book because it is filled with excitement, adventure, and emotion at the same time and that is what a good book needs
stephanie, girl, age 11, from lancaster, United States, on 20th April 2005. Rating: 10/10
i think this book is real exciting and it always makes me feel like im really there even if its a scary time. all of my family members pretty much read this book and loved it and i loved it as well. i think this book is better than the movie. i enjoyed reading this with my class and friends.
Sarah, girl, age 12, from Ontario, Canada, on 18th April 2005. Rating: 7/10
I think this book is pritty good. I didn't like it as much as Bridge To Terabithia. I'am on chapter 15 and so far I dont like it, it's not as interesting as other books i read.
vanessa nguyen, girl, age 10, from san diego , United States, on 8th April 2005. Rating: 7/10
i think it is sad because she was left alone.i would feel scared being alone. i would not know what to do. also i think that karana is very smart for surviving
Ashley, girl, age 11, from paragould, United States, on 3rd April 2005. Rating:
This book was the most saddest and the most exciting mind blowing book... it has twists and turns all over it. I loooovveeddd it! I almost cried in some parts of the book.. 33 3You may think thats stupid but it isn't. I really get into my books when I'm reading. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did and beleive me I did.
Kayla, girl, age 10, from Kenosha, United States, on 31st March 2005. Rating:
This book has brutal events in it. It is a GREAT book though. My aunt and I read it for abook cluba nd we both loved it. It is a sad but yet happy book. I would reccomend it for all people.
kyle, boy, age 14, from United States, on 31st March 2005. Rating: 8/10
i think that this book is a excellent book and i read it in 6th grade and now i am reading it in 8th
Sara, girl, age 10, from Larchmont, New York, United States, on 29th March 2005. Rating: 9/10
I think this is a not good, but a GGGGRRRREEEAATTT book (lol). And I totally dissagree with Cat. I go to Private school and we read great books. (Island of the Blue Dolphins, the Search for Delicious, the chronicles of Narnia, Tuck Everlasting...) Anyway, this book is great, and sad (boo hoo!!), but I still do recommend it.
cat, girl, age 12, from B.C., Canada, on 12th March 2005. Rating: 7/10
I was also assigned this as a book for a bookreview in the sixth grade (by the best teacher in the world) and i thought it was going to be sooooo boring and everything...but TADA! I WASN'T!! (even if this is the usuall thing i think about books with a strange cover) Still, it wasn't the best book ing the world that i have read. you know boring at times...and sad but some people like sad at a certan level *cough* other than that it was brilliant! one of the best books i've been asigned to do a revew on before...and private school dont have very good books-belive me-so if you haven't been steered away by me saying it has a wierd cover and is sad READ IT!! ITS GOOD! DO A BOOK REVEW FOR SCHOOL! IT'S GOOD THAT WAY TOO! ( by the way the new cover is anythin but wierd:sparkely and pritty blue... *oohs and aahs*
sanaz, girl, age 12, from ottawa, Canada, on 9th March 2005. Rating: 8/10
i realy loved this book because it was realy intresting to me that Karanna took care of herself for many many many many years and it was realy sad how in the authures note she dies! My favourite part was when there was a baby wild dog at her tent and she took care of him and even named him. His name was Rontu and in my mind i found that realy cute!!!!! thnx 4 the wonderfulll book!!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!! SANAZ
Nicole, girl, age 15, from Redding, California, United States, on 24th February 2005. Rating: 6/10
I read this book in the third grade for recreation and then again in the fourth because it was a required reading assignment. I don't remember everything about this book, but I remember it being very captivating, yet sad. This is the reason that I rated it a six. Sad stories are moving, but not really the kind that I personally enjoy.
Perla, girl, age 9, from santa maria, United States, on 23rd February 2005. Rating: 10/10
I think it is an adventoures story.It is full of wildlife.It is the best story I ever read.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK SCOTT O'DELL
Alec Mario Perez, boy, age 10, from MIAMI,FL, United States, on 22nd February 2005. Rating: 10/10
WHEN THE TEACHER TOLD US TO GO AND BUY iSLAND OF THE BIUE DOLPHINS I WAS SAYING IN MY HEAD WHY WHY WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT WHEN I STARTED TO READ,IT WAS A BOOK THAT I WAS INTERESTED IN. AFTER A FEW WEEKS WENT BY I FINISH THE BOOK!!!!!!!! NOT THAT BAD OF A BOOK, I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE BAD AND BORING!!!!!!! I WAS WRONG!!!!! I ALSO CAN NOT BELIVE IT WAS A TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I HOPE U READ THIS BOOK AND LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!
Jaki, girl, age 13, from connecticut, United States, on 21st February 2005. Rating: 1/10
When my teacher gave me this book, i was like, "great! another boring book and we have to markup" and as i started to read this book, i started to actually not like it. it is not my type of book. it was interesting but not good.
karen, girl, age 9, from manila, Philippines, on 11th February 2005. Rating: 9/10
I think that islands of the blue dolphins is a great book because some parts are ok and some parts are sad and make me cry like when the pary when ronto dies and karha has to live byherself. I cryed when her sister ulpe died. I want to read the next book. *
Chrissy, girl, age 12, from toronto, Canada, on 10th February 2005. Rating:
the first time my teacher gave this booko to the class i wasent interested in the book but once i started readding chapter by chapter it got better by the second. It's adventurous and exciting!I loved it!
zaitoon3000, boy, age 12, from michigan, United States, on 4th February 2005. Rating: 10/10
This book is a very fasinating book.I read it every day and when i want to stop i just say one more chapter but i keep reading.I also like how she has those animals with her..she is a very talented girl and she is brave islander. She will also take the risk to keep her animals safe.
Guza tal laham, girl, age 11, from balla, Serbia and Montenegro, on 31st January 2005. Rating:
hi this book was ssooo cooolll i love it i read it every five seconds because the story is ssoos exciting and touching that i cant stay without opening and reading it... i cried at the end... its lovely bye... p.s i love the book....
emmy, girl, age 11, from littleton colorado, United States, on 26th January 2005. Rating: 10/10
The Island of the Blue dolphins is one of the best books i've ever read. It is a very fast paced book, but that's what makes it so interesting!!! I love how the auther brought in all different kinds of animals. espesialy the otter. It would be very fun to have an otter! I love the way she connects with every animal she captures and how she manages to take good care of them all.
Chloe Drazen, girl, age 9, from Los Angeles, United States, on 15th January 2005. Rating:
I loved this book sooooooooooooooooooooo much because it had a lot of excitment.I loved alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll of the animals even the devilfish.but I especailly loved Rontu. Island of the Blue Dolphins is my favorite book ever!!!
Ashley B, girl, age 12, from Reseda, CA, United States, on 11th January 2005. Rating: 10/10
I think this book is filled with adventure, survival, and how to keep hope in yourself. I think that any person that has the time to read any book, they shoul choose this wonderful classic that will always be known to fascinate others whether they are adults or kids. Either way it will always be classic to treashure for years.
Alice, girl, age 13, from Mass., United States, on 3rd January 2005. Rating: 10/10
i thought the book was great, it almost made me cry when her brother died. It made me sad when her one and only best friend rontu had died, if it was me i would have jumped off of Tall Rock because of how miserable i would have been. Well if that wasnt a good book than what is?
Kate, girl, age 12, from Homstead, United States, on 31st December 2004. Rating: 10/10
I think this was a great book. I reade it in fourth grade and i just finished reading it(6th grade).i have to do all sorts of projects on the book. It is sad when Ramo diesand also when Rontu dies. I feel bad for Karana being stranded for 18 years!!!...
Neela B, girl, age 10, from Orlando, Florida, United States, on 21st December 2004. Rating: 9/10
The book Island of the Blue Dolphins is an interesting book.The begginning was kind of boring, but after you get through the first 6-7 chapters, the story gets much more exiting. I admire Karana's bravery and I know I couldn't be like her. We had to read this book in school, and now I read it over and over again. Thanks for such a great story Mr. O'dell!!
Rachel, girl, age 12, from Texas, United States, on 14th December 2004. Rating: 10/10
I LOVE this book! It's soooo interesting and the whole class is reading it together! Well we already finished reading it and it was soooo cool! And sad! I can't beleive it's a true story! We have to do summaries,illustrations,and other stuff for the chapters and the whole book! We're going to watch the movie on Thursday and Friday this week! I can't wait!
chelsea andrews, girl, age 13, from the south, United States, on 13th December 2004. Rating: 8/10
its a very good book!i have read it twice. i wish i was as brave as Karana.
Esra, girl, age 11, from Aurora, United States, on 11th December 2004. Rating: 10/10
I love this book. Its so sad because she gets stranded in a island by her self.I have to go read the rest of the book to see if they come and rescue her.I give it two thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!
kiko lopez, girl, age 15, from United States, on 7th December 2004. Rating: 10/10
This book made me feel so emotional and very sad because she was stranded on a island by her self and that was sad because some dogs also killed her little brother well I read this book to my hole family every weekend for the last two months so it is really interesting!!!!!!!!!:)
Jourdan , girl, age 12, from Euless, United States, on 6th December 2004. Rating: 2/10
I gave this book a 2 because this is something I wouldn't read just because I want to.I would read this book if I had to. The other books the author has written are tight.Sorry, but i give this book a thumbs down.peace
Keaton Trinkle, boy, age 11, from Euless, United States, on 6th December 2004. Rating: 7/10
I rate this book a seven because I just really did not get involved in this book. I did not really want to read this book. It had action but not enough suspense but was to sad.
Jasmine Hester, girl, age 11, from Euless, United States, on 6th December 2004. Rating: 6/10
I rated this book a six because it was fun in the beginning but it lost my attention in the end. It got to the point where I had to make myself read, and I like to just always want to read and never put the book down.
Lala Latu, girl, age 13, from Kahuku, United States, on 3rd December 2004. Rating: 10/10
This is one of my favorite books because it shows us in the United States are lucky for our rights and government who protects us because Karana and her tribe had to work for everything they wanted and needed. This shows us that we should be grateful for our families and friends for everything they do no matter what!! Theirs no excuse for Karana got along just fine with only ANIMALS and learned to go along with that. She is very brave, skilled, outgoing, hard working, and all of the above.
chris, boy, age 11, from south ozone park, United States, on 1st December 2004. Rating:
I really love this book.I would give it a rating of 5 stars and give it 2 thumbs up. I am also reading this book in class I think this book is the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!! bye , I got to finish reading it now.
veronika, girl, age 15, from ontario, Canada, on 1st December 2004. Rating: 10/10
that's the most COOL book I've ever red.I't so exiting.I even crued when the dod died.I'm still asking myself why i fell so....I even can't explain i fell sad because she's leaving the island and there she had so many good and bad emotions and now she's just leaving.Just everything is very coo.Now I understand why it won the prize!!!!!I JUST LOVE IT?
nik, age 11, from Philadelphia, United States, on 20th November 2004. Rating: 7/10
I like this book becaue Scott O'Dell really gives a good description of Karana's trails and tribulations. I really love animals,so I was glad that there was animals in the story. I also like the author's note because it has some interesting facts in it ,like the Island of The Blue Dolphins is really the island of San Nicolas.
Lauren, girl, age 10, from Wellesley, United States, on 20th November 2004. Rating: 10/10
I am reading this book in class and so far it is very eciting. It tells a good strory and teaches you many lessons and to be thankful for who and what you have.
Lauren, age 10, from calgary ab, Canada, on 17th November 2004. Rating: 10/10
I had to read this book for school. i think this is an amasing book. i still cant belive it is true. it is a good way to explore different cultures and different ways of like. THIS BOOK ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
larry, girl, age 14, from exeter, United Kingdom, on 9th November 2004. Rating: 9/10
This is an amazing book that tugs at the heart strings of all who read it. I first read it with my english class but after that I have read it again and again. I never realised it was a true story until I came onto this website but the fact that it is just makes it even better. It is a very good story that explores a side of north america I never knew about. I strongly recomend this book to anyone who likes reading and to those who don't I suggest you change your mind just this once and read this book because it is excellent.
Chelsey, girl, age 10, from B.C., Canada, on 2nd November 2004. Rating: 10/10
I read this book with my class and I thought that it was a great book to read. My classmates thought that it was a great book to read too. I like this book really lots. It is the GREATEST BOOK I READ.
mele paletua, girl, age 14, from pukekohe auckland, New Zealand, on 28th October 2004. Rating: 10/10
i think this book is a big inspiration to all kids i think that this book proves to people that theres more to life and helps kids now in our daily life about survival ,loneliness .this book is a true legend and a strong will i hope this book guides you all differnt people in to your future
Nina, girl, age 8, from centerville,virgina, United States, on 25th October 2004. Rating: 1/10
The book is very touching. It gives you a little peek of what Native Americans lived.It is a relly good book .
Amanda, girl, age 10, from Marshfield, United States, on 25th October 2004. Rating: 10/10
I think the book is the coolest book ever. I loved the book!!!!!!!
angela, girl, age 9, from New Jersey, United States, on 24th October 2004. Rating: 9/10
Island of the Blue Dolphins was a great book. When I read the first 2-3 pages, I thought it would be boring. But it turned out to be a book about a girl having no companion. Although there is no one to talk to, she befriends lots of creatures that help her learn that you dont need human contact to have a great life. It amazed me that she learned to do so many things without help of any kind.
sanjana, girl, age 10, from Houston,Texas, United States, on 13th October 2004. Rating: 9/10
I think this book is specilly amazaing because it is a true story.It is pretty sad but it is a very interesting,touching,and lifelike book!
Macarena, girl, age 14, from Miami, United States, on 13th October 2004. Rating: 6/10
I thought it was a good book and it had some good action but unfortunately it was a sad story and it could have had some other type of action if you know what i mean.
RICKY, boy, age 14, from ARIZONA, United States, on 12th October 2004. Rating: 1/10
THE BOOK HAS A VERY GOOD THEME AND ALSO IT HAS A GOOD MOOD. KARANA HAD A BIG PART IN THE STORY AND ACTS GOOD IN THE STORY
shawn, boy, age 14, from Singapore, on 10th October 2004. Rating: 8/10
A stunning book which tells us how a girl is able to learn so many life skills without human contact for so many years.
min, girl, age 14, from Singapore, on 5th October 2004. Rating: 8/10
i think the story is inspiring. It shows how strong a girl can get and how she survive through 18 years without a human companion, only animals. It shows how karana live in harmony with nature and also courageous enough to go against the cultural taboo that discourage women to make weapons and how she coped with loneliness.
Jamie, girl, age 9, from Malaysia, on 21st September 2004. Rating: 9/10
I thought it was very intresting to read this book, because when my mom read the back of the book we were tring to guess how she got left behind! We were so excited to begin reading this book! I liked when she befrinds Rantu and other animals,I especially liked Rantu aru. I would tell other people to read the book and find out what happens to her!
Andi , girl, age 11, from Malaysia, on 21st September 2004. Rating: 10/10
I think that this book was exciting. Especially since she got left behide. She had to fight to stay alive. I liked it when she made friends with Rontu and Rontu-Aru. I think the author should write some more about it! I recommend it for everyone. You can enjoy it at any age.
Mary, girl, age 13, from Tennessee, United States, on 20th September 2004. Rating: 9/10
I think this was a good book. I don't think I was to old to read it and I would reccomend it to any of my friends. It is a great story of a girl trying to survive on her own on an island. I think everybody should give it a try.
Hille :), girl, age 15 , from Haugesund, Norway, on 15th September 2004. Rating: 10/10
It was a wery good book. The best one I have ever red, and I have red alot. I`m not so sure way I loved it so much, maybe because I can see myself as Karana, but anyway. I recommend Island of the Blue Dolphins highly. If you like a good book with some animals and with a fight to survive, then this is the right book for you. Enjoy the book :)
Ami Kuroneko, girl, age 12, from arizona, United States, on 9th September 2004. Rating: 6/10
I thought that this book was very boring. After the girl is left alone on the island, she befriends one of the wild dogs, so she talks to him, but it bored me. I suppose that I was simply used to higher reading, and should have known that this book would bore me at my age, for one of my best friends read it in first grade, while here I am in seventh trying to read it for a school project. My suggestion is that you only read it if you are under age 9 or 10.
caroline, girl, age 12, from austin texas, United States, on 2nd September 2004. Rating: 10/10
i think the issland of the blue dolphins is a very great book that has voice insprotion and grace i really like the book because it is one of my favorite survial stories i read it in third grade and now three years latar i still rember this book and wosh to read it many more times
char, girl, age 14, from Singapore, on 17th August 2004. Rating: 10/10
it's a very touching story about their relationship between Ramo and Karana...Karana...her character is the one i like the most.Never gives up,resilent and forgiving.This book helps me not to give up.
ashlyn, girl, age 12, from perth, Australia, on 12th August 2004. Rating: 9/10
Every term my teacher reads out a book. When I first looked at the cover and read the title I thought it was a really boring book. Then she started reading it. I wasn't listning at first I was just mucking around with my friends, and then I started listening because me and my friends kept on getting in trouble. I soon got into the book. I thought the book was very good and abit sad.
Holly , girl, age 10, from Aukland, New Zealand, on 12th August 2004. Rating: 10/10
well i had to do a study on a book i got to chose out of hatchet or island of the blue dolphins i chose island of the blue dolphins when i read the first page i realy got in to it
Mel, girl, age 14, from Brisbane, Australia, on 13th July 2004. Rating: 9/10
I was great. I really got into it and I found it quite sad in some parts. Scott O'Dell is a really good writter and I think it he expressed his feelings really well.
Camila, girl, age 11, from United States, on 7th June 2004. Rating: 10/10
i was sort of lost at first and didn't understand that much, but then i got into it and its sadness got me!!
Karim Wahdan, boy, age 17, from Austria, on 4th June 2004. Rating: 9/10
it is a very well written book. Basicly I don^t read books but I had to read one for my report in the english lesson. I went to get a book from library and there I found Islands of the blue Dolphins. I was interested in reading it because it is not long in contrary to the rest of the books. So I decided to take it. But when I read it I had to change my attitude to books......
the mice, girl, age 11, from United Kingdom, on 23rd May 2004. Rating: 10/10
We loved the book, and are doing a bookreport where we dress the parts and act out a scene from the book! This is a real blast!!!!
