Island of the Blue Dolphins gift edition

Scott ODell won the Newbery Medal in 1961 for his unforgettable novel Island of the Blue Dolphins, based on the true story of a Nicoleo Indian girl living in solitude between 1835 and 1853 on San Nicolas Island, only seventy miles off the coast of Southern California. His quietly gripping tale of Karanas survival, strength, and courageand vivid descriptions of island lifehas captivated readers for decades. This 50th anniversary edition features an introduction by two-time Newbery Medal winner Lois Lowry.

Scott ODell a castigat medalia Newbery in 1961 pentru romanul sau de neuitat Insula delfinilor albastri, bazat pe povestea adevarata a unei fete indiene Nicoleo care traieste in singuratate intre 1835 si 1853 pe insula San Nicolas, la doar 70 de mile de coasta din sudul Californiei. Povestea sa linistita, captivanta, despre supravietuirea lui Karanas, puterea si curajul si descrierile vii ale vietii insulare au captivat cititorii de zeci de ani.