The Island of the Blue Dolphins (Summary)

Summary of ''The Island of the Blue Dolphins''. By Scott O'Dell
The story is about a girl who stays behind on an island for her brother when her entire tribe leaves on a boat. She is left alone to survive and she thrives and protects herself. This story challenges social norms and gender roles in her culture.
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