Sara L. Schwebel explores the composition history and editorial decisions made by author Scott O’Dell that ensured the success of Island of the Blue Dolphins at a time when second-wave feminism, the civil rights movement, and multicultural education increasingly influenced which books were taught. This edition also considers how readers might approach the book today, when new archaeological /5(52). Scott O'Dell ( – Octo) was an American children's author who wrote 26 novels for youngsters, along with three adult novels and four nonfiction books. He was most famously the author of the children's novel Island of the Blue Dolphins (), which won the Newbery Medal as well as a number of other awards. Other award winning books by O'Dell include The King's Fifth (), Black /5. · The Island of the Blue Dolphins was written by Scott O'Dell. The title Island of the Blue Dolphins describes the island Karana lives on. The setting is about on a small island where her tribe lived. It is based on a true story. They were kind people believing in Cited by: 1.
Group Textual Study of Fiction in Primary and Middle Schools: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" (Group Textual Study of Fiction in Primary and Middle Schools) O'Dell, Scott. Published by Moray House School of Education, ISBN ISBN Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A. ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS SCOTT O'DELL WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL 1 I remember the day the Aleut ship came to our island. At first it seemed like a small shell afloat on the sea. Then it grew larger and was a gull with folded wings. At last in the rising sun it became what it really was - a red ship with two red sails. The Island of the Blue Dolphins was written by Scott O'Dell. The title Island of the Blue Dolphins describes the island Karana lives on. The setting is about on a small island where her tribe lived. It is based on a true story. They were kind people believing in many gods and were very close with each other.
Overview. Scott O’Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl living alone on an island off the coast of California, Island of the Blue Dolphins has captivated readers for generations. On San Nicolas Island, dolphins flash in the surrounding blue waters, sea otter play in the vast kelp beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches. Sara L. Schwebel explores the composition history and editorial decisions made by author Scott O’Dell that ensured the success of Island of the Blue Dolphins at a time when second-wave feminism, the civil rights movement, and multicultural education increasingly influenced which books were taught. This edition also considers how readers might approach the book today, when new archaeological evidence is emerging about the “Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island,” on whom O’Dell’s story is. Island of the Blue Dolphins (Island of the Blue Dolphins #1), Scott O'Dell Island of the Blue Dolphins is a children's novel by American writer Scott O'Dell. Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of a year-old girl named Karana, who is stranded alone for years on an island off the California coast.
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