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Island of the Blue Dolphins
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bookshelves: favorites, perfection, animals, children-s, young-adult
Mar 12, 2014
bookshelves: favorites, perfection, animals, children-s, young-adult
Forever Rontu.
19tth century. Karana is a young indian from a small village living in a remote place; San Nicolas, the island of the blue dolphins. A little islet with mountain, forest, animals, fish and birds everywhere. In her community, with her family or alone, Karana learns to survive in a small land secluded from the rest of the world. But even a seemingly paradisiac island, with all its amazing beauties, has its dangers. Mainly, strangers coming from distant lands.
Something like a mixture between “Robinson Crusoe� and “The Blue Lagoon�, but different from either. Simply excellent, perfect in every way. Beautifully heartwarming, and exquisitely heart wrenching. Very easy to read. LOVED Karana and her devotion for all the animals in the island. Amazing character development. And with a powerful message about survival and love for nature. Innumerable moments and quotes to remember by. I keep forever within my heart that beautiful friendship and enmity between Karana and Rontu. An unforgettable Middle Grade novel, and one of my most cherished memories in my reader’s life. A timeless classic, and justly lauded. Extremely recommendable.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1960] [194p] [Middle Grade] [EXTREMELY Recommendable] [“…still I would have felt the same way, for animals and birds are like people too, though they do no talk the same or do the same things. Without them the earth would be an unhappy place.”]
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Rontu Por Siempre.
Siglo XIX. Karana es una joven india de una pequeña aldea viviendo en un remoto lugar; San Nicolás, la isla de los delfines azules. Un pequeño islote con montaña, selva, animales, peces y aves por doquier. En su comunidad, con su familia o en soledad, Karana aprende a sobrevivir en un rincón de tierra aislado del mundo. Pero incluso una isla aparentemente paradisíaca, con todas sus increíbles bellezas, posee sus peligros. Principalmente, extraños que llegan de tierras distantes.
Algo así como una mezcla entre “Robinson Crusoe� y “La laguna azul�, pero distinta de ambas. Simplemente excelente, perfecta en todo sentido. Hermosamente cálida, y exquisitamente dolorosa. Muy facil de leer. AME a Karana y su amor por todos los animales de la isla. Increíble desarrollo de personaje. Y con un mensaje poderoso sobre la supervivencia y el amor por la naturaleza. Innumerables momentos y citas para el recuerdo. Y llevo siempre en el corazón esa hermosa amistad y enemistad entre Karana y Rontu. Una inolvidable novela Grado Medio, y uno de mis más preciados recuerdos de toda mi vida lectora. Un clásico inmortal, y justamente laureado. Extremadamente recomendable.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1960] [194p] [Grado Medio] [EXTREMADAMENTE Recomendable] [“…aún me hubiera sentido de la misma forma, porque animales y pájaros son como las personas, aunque no hablen igual o hagan las mismas cosas. Sin ellas esta tierra sería un lugar triste.”]
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19tth century. Karana is a young indian from a small village living in a remote place; San Nicolas, the island of the blue dolphins. A little islet with mountain, forest, animals, fish and birds everywhere. In her community, with her family or alone, Karana learns to survive in a small land secluded from the rest of the world. But even a seemingly paradisiac island, with all its amazing beauties, has its dangers. Mainly, strangers coming from distant lands.
Something like a mixture between “Robinson Crusoe� and “The Blue Lagoon�, but different from either. Simply excellent, perfect in every way. Beautifully heartwarming, and exquisitely heart wrenching. Very easy to read. LOVED Karana and her devotion for all the animals in the island. Amazing character development. And with a powerful message about survival and love for nature. Innumerable moments and quotes to remember by. I keep forever within my heart that beautiful friendship and enmity between Karana and Rontu. An unforgettable Middle Grade novel, and one of my most cherished memories in my reader’s life. A timeless classic, and justly lauded. Extremely recommendable.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1960] [194p] [Middle Grade] [EXTREMELY Recommendable] [“…still I would have felt the same way, for animals and birds are like people too, though they do no talk the same or do the same things. Without them the earth would be an unhappy place.”]
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Rontu Por Siempre.
Siglo XIX. Karana es una joven india de una pequeña aldea viviendo en un remoto lugar; San Nicolás, la isla de los delfines azules. Un pequeño islote con montaña, selva, animales, peces y aves por doquier. En su comunidad, con su familia o en soledad, Karana aprende a sobrevivir en un rincón de tierra aislado del mundo. Pero incluso una isla aparentemente paradisíaca, con todas sus increíbles bellezas, posee sus peligros. Principalmente, extraños que llegan de tierras distantes.
Algo así como una mezcla entre “Robinson Crusoe� y “La laguna azul�, pero distinta de ambas. Simplemente excelente, perfecta en todo sentido. Hermosamente cálida, y exquisitamente dolorosa. Muy facil de leer. AME a Karana y su amor por todos los animales de la isla. Increíble desarrollo de personaje. Y con un mensaje poderoso sobre la supervivencia y el amor por la naturaleza. Innumerables momentos y citas para el recuerdo. Y llevo siempre en el corazón esa hermosa amistad y enemistad entre Karana y Rontu. Una inolvidable novela Grado Medio, y uno de mis más preciados recuerdos de toda mi vida lectora. Un clásico inmortal, y justamente laureado. Extremadamente recomendable.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1960] [194p] [Grado Medio] [EXTREMADAMENTE Recomendable] [“…aún me hubiera sentido de la misma forma, porque animales y pájaros son como las personas, aunque no hablen igual o hagan las mismas cosas. Sin ellas esta tierra sería un lugar triste.”]
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“After that summer, after being friends with Won-a-nee and her young, I never killed another otter. I had an otter cape for my shoulders, which I used until it wore out, but never again did I make a new one. Nor did I ever kill another cormorant for its beautiful feathers, though they have long, think necks and make ugly sounds when they talk to each other. Nor did I kill seals for their sinews, using instead kelp to bind the things that needed it. Nor did I kill another wild dog, nor did I try to speak another sea elephant.
Ulape would have laughed at me, and other would have laughed, too -- my father most of all. Yet this is the way I felt about the animals who had become my friends and those who were not, bu in time could be. If Ulape and my father had come back and laughed, and all the other had come back and laughed, still I would have felt the same way, for animals and birds are like people, too, though they do no talk the same or do the same things. Without them the earth would be an unhappy place.”
― Island of the Blue Dolphins
Ulape would have laughed at me, and other would have laughed, too -- my father most of all. Yet this is the way I felt about the animals who had become my friends and those who were not, bu in time could be. If Ulape and my father had come back and laughed, and all the other had come back and laughed, still I would have felt the same way, for animals and birds are like people, too, though they do no talk the same or do the same things. Without them the earth would be an unhappy place.”
― Island of the Blue Dolphins
Reading Progress
March 12, 2014
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September 13, 2014
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October 8, 2014
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Este clásico tan justamente premiado lo leí hace casi diez años, pero incluso al día de hoy sigue tan presente como aquel día. Gracias Pedro !


Thank you Inci! Yes it is lol, it's been there for many years <3, just not reviewed until today xD

Liked your review so warm and humanitarian ♥️🦋


Without them the earth would be an unhappy place
That is truly true, Their singing and humming at the morning makes me alive 🕊�.
Liked your review so warm and humanitarian ♥️🦋"
Thank you Rough! It's the book's fault, it's that much inspiring <3<3<3

Thank you Heidi! I agree. As adults and with more reading experience we can appreciate books at another level, although it can go in either way. So that's why I almost never reread anything, too afraid to risk ruining a beautiful memory <3

It most certainly is. Thank you Srivalli !


Thank you Karen! Also was a dear fav of mine for a long time, I can understand why you needed to have it again <3. And yes I know, based on the story of Juana Maria. I too know about the *real* ending. Sigh.

How can anyone not love this book <3. Thank you Sierra !

Unforgettable <3. Thank you Tina!


I don't know. Majority consensus? 2,456 people tagged it as YA, while 1,389 people tagged it as Childrens. All knowing Wikipedia says it's a children's novel, but to me felt more like YA. Maybe the truth is something in between. Middle grade? Dunno, I don't usually even register that genre, I just place my novels in either of the other two xD


Thank you Karina! Happy to see you loved it too <3. I'm argentine so my native language is español. Pero bueno como la gran mayoría de GR entiende inglés trato de caminar por ambas sendas :)

Me gusta muchisimo que you walk both paths! Siemre disfruto con ambas mitades of your reviews.

Muchas gracias John!. One does what one can :)

Anyone can enjoy this one. Thank you Baba!

I loved it even in my twenties. It's so beatiful <3. Hope your son also enjoys it. Thank you Bridget!

One of the most beatiful books ever <3. Within top ten easy. Thank you Rosh!

I'm not a fan of rereading but I think it's good for all ages :)

"...one of my most cherished memories in my reader’s life."
Love this quote, and I feel the same

"...one of my most cherished memories in my reader’s life."
Love this quote, and I feel the same "
Thank you Ange :) ! Happy you loved it too <3

One of the best ones <3. Thank you Mac!


Hope the next school assignment comes with a bit more length of time to fully enjoy it ;) . Thank you Krysta!