Ready Reference Treatise: Island of the Blue Dolphins

“Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell was first published in 1960. It is a children’s novel. The story of the novel revolves around a young girl who remains stranded on an island off the California coast for several years.

The novel is based on the true story of Juana Maria. She was a Nicoleno Native American who had spent eighteen years alone on San Nicolas Island in the 19th century.

Ready Reference Treatise: Island of the Blue Dolphins
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis