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Nov 16, 2016 · O’Dell’s book tells the Robinson Crusoe-like tale of Karana, left behind on the Island of the Blue Dolphins when her tribe migrates to the mainland. Against a tribal taboo prohibiting women from making weapons, Karana makes spears, arrows, even a harpoon. For friendship, she tames a wild dog.
A tour of the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara in California. A photo tour inside and out, "Karana's" grave site, and a free printable activity sheet!
Karana, only 12 years old at the book’s beginning, turns out to be adept at hunting, building and tool-making, and quickly becomes a strong, capable young woman surviving in an unforgiving ...
Apr 15, 2019 · Indigenous girl from the Tupi Guarani tribe. Any young girl who read Island of the Blue Dolphins in middle school — for fun or through the curriculum — was no doubt an admirer of Scot O’Dell’s character Karana.
Founded in December 2018, Mission Scholars provides college admission and financial aid expertise, college mentorship, and career development training to underrepresented students in South Santa Barbara County.
When Karana arrives at Mission Santa Barbara, Father Gonzales explains that after arriving on the mainland, the ship that carried her people sank, which is why it didn't come back for her.
Life on the Mainland. Artist's impression of the Lone Woman playing with the Nidever children in Santa Barbara. Illustration by Michael Ward. Karana’s tale in Island of the Blue Dolphins ends when she sails from the island to the California mainland.
