Island of the Blue Dolphins

The story revolves around a young Native American girl named Karana who gets left alone on Ghalas-at, an island off the coast of California, when her tribe abandons the island following a cataclysmic battle with Aleut hunters. Karana bravely faces the challenges of survival on the desolate island for eighteen years until she is finally rescued. Newbery Medal winner Island of the Blue Dolphins is considered one of the greatest children's books ever written. This story of survival is as haunting and beautiful today as it was when it first appeared in print. And now, just in time to celebrate the book's fiftieth anniversary, Sandpiper is honored to bring a new paperback edition of this masterpiece to the next generation. With gorgeous packaging and an introduction by Newbery Medal winner Lois Lowry, this version will guarantee Karana's story inspires readers for decades to come.