island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins, published in 1960, tells the story of Karana, a young girl from the Nicoleno tribe who becomes stranded on an island after her tribe leaves without her.

Based on the true story of Juana Maria, the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island, the novel explores themes of survival, friendship, and environmental harmony.

Karana learns to live off the land, befriends wild animals, and eventually finds her way back to the mainland.