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OIsland of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell's first book for young readers, remains the most popular and best-loved of his books. This timeless tale of a girl stranded on a Pacific island has been translated into 23 languages, delighting children in cultures as different as Iran and Israel, Brazil and Bulgaria, China and Czechoslovakia.

Our first Book Club has chosen Island of  the Blue Dolphins to read.  Join us on alternate Tuesdays to read this classic story about a young girl stranded on an island.

Assignment 2:  Read up to the end of Chapter 9 for Feb 2.  When you have questions, post them on tthis page, and discuss your answers togther on the page.  Tell what you like, find a word or passage that you don't understand and lets talk about it together.
Assignments 1:  Read chapters 1 - 3 for Tuesday January 19th.

    Scott O'Dell

    Scott O'Dell's books have entertained and enlightened millions of readers around the world. Children with a thirst for adventure and a love of nature are drawn to his stories of young people, whose survival depends on their determination and self-reliance. He has been called "the foremost American writer of children's historical fiction." Although he is best known for stories set in the past, his books include gothic romances, nonfiction, and stories of contemporary life.

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