O'dell, S. (1978). Island of the blue dolphins. New York: Laurel Leaf.
The author keeps this novel full of suspense. Karana is always coming in contact with a natural force. Man vs. Nature is the type of conflict the author illustrates. Karana and the tidal waves, the animals, the environment.
Theme is important in this story. Scott O'Dell really tries to teach the reader the importance of survival in this book. I like that he chose a female as the protagonist and I feel girls can feel powerful after reading this.
Exposition:Karana, an Indian girl, lives alone on the Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Conflict: Karana needs to protect herself and learn how to survive.
Rising Action: Karana had trouble adjusting. She couldn't build a fire because of the rain. She didn't have a place to sleep.
Climax: Karana made weapons, she built a shelter and killed two wild dogs.
Falling Action: Karana has learned to take care of herself.
Resolution: Karana accepts her life and is confident in her ability to protect herself.
*Newbery Award
The author keeps this novel full of suspense. Karana is always coming in contact with a natural force. Man vs. Nature is the type of conflict the author illustrates. Karana and the tidal waves, the animals, the environment.
Theme is important in this story. Scott O'Dell really tries to teach the reader the importance of survival in this book. I like that he chose a female as the protagonist and I feel girls can feel powerful after reading this.
Exposition:Karana, an Indian girl, lives alone on the Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Conflict: Karana needs to protect herself and learn how to survive.
Rising Action: Karana had trouble adjusting. She couldn't build a fire because of the rain. She didn't have a place to sleep.
Climax: Karana made weapons, she built a shelter and killed two wild dogs.
Falling Action: Karana has learned to take care of herself.
Resolution: Karana accepts her life and is confident in her ability to protect herself.
*Newbery Award
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