In the Pacific Ocean, there is an island called The
Island of Blue Dolphins. Around it, there are blue dolphins swimming, otters
playing, and sea elephants and sea birds are abound. Once, people lived
on this island. This is a story about an Indian chief's daughter by the
name of Karana. Her tribe was moving to another island. Karanaís brother
had run back to the island to retrieve his knife. Since Karana was the
only one that cared for him, she felt obligated to bring him back to sail
away. The boat sailed away without them and was never to be seen again.
Karana lived alone for many years; she watched one season pass into another.
She waited for a ship to take her away. While she was waiting, she kept
herself alive by building a shelter, making weapons, finding food, and
fighting the wild dogs. This is unusual story about adventure, survival,
courage, and greatness of spirit. Everyone should read this classic book.Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie BrinkCaddie was born in 1853 to be an adventurous little
girl. That got her in all sorts of trouble. Caddie's mother wanted her
to be a nice lady. She wanted her to learn to cook, knit, and to have polite
manners, but her father wanted to give her a chance of experiencing freedom
and enjoyment of nature. With her two brothers, Tom and Warren, Caddie
makes life a constant adventure, swimming and exploring. Against her mothers
wishes she even became friends with some Indians that lived close by. This
is a great book for people who love adventure.Other books to look up in the libraryThe Girl Who Changed Her Fate