For the past few weeks, the fourth grade has been enjoying Island of the Blue Dolphins by Newbury-award winning author, Scott O’Dell. This work of historical fiction details the experience of a teenage native American girl who lived alone on the island of San Nicolas (off the coast of California) for 18 years before she was rescued by Christian missionaries. Though this tale of survival and resilience centers around events that took place nearly 200 years ago, the spirit of Karana, her strength and her determination resonate with us today. Students also have created a bulletin board display in the library inspired by this book and the corresponding film which we are currently watching.
Happy Reading!
