When I was in grade school (like 25 years ago), we had a teacher who would read us books. She would read us a chapter or two a day, so I rather think they were probably "young adults" books. The plot was a group of Aleutian Island Indians were hunting on an island. Something happened and they rushed onto their boats to leave, leaving a young girl and perhaps her little brother behind. I believe the brother died, leaving the girl alone. She fended for herself for quite some time. She befriended a wolf or perhaps just made a truce with it to coexist (not like a Disney movie would have her befriend an animal!). She was later rescued and brought into civilization and she never fit in well. I believe all her people from her tribe had been killed. Any ideas what book this is? Was it a real story?
2006-12-08 08:35:45 · 5 answers · asked by Princess j 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It sounds like Scott O'Dell's Newbery Medal-winner "Island of the Blue Dolphins"; as I recall the plot, yes, the little girl and her brother were left behind, and the brother did die. It's based on a real story from the 18th century.
2006-12-08 09:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by ensign183 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its the Island of the Blue Dolphins. I dont know if it is real but i remember my teacher reading that book to us too!
2006-12-08 16:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by ClaralubsEli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Island of the Blue Dolphins, and yes, it is a true story.
2006-12-08 16:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with both answers already given and they even had a show about it on television one time
2006-12-08 16:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! i love that book. didnt the wolf die, i recall crying when i read it.
2006-12-08 17:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋