A review by sometimes_samantha_reads
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is required reading for my students this year and I hadn't read it myself before. It was pretty interesting and fits out language arts theme well. Not my favorite style of writing but the story was good.