<P> Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1960 children 's novel written by Scott O'Dell and tells the story of a 12 - year - old girl stranded alone for years on an island off the California coast . It is based on the true story of Juana Maria , a Nicoleño Native American left alone for 18 years on San Nicolas Island during the 19th century . </P>
<P> Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1960 children 's novel written by Scott O'Dell and tells the story of a 12 - year - old girl stranded alone for years on an island off the California coast . It is based on the true story of Juana Maria , a Nicoleño Native American left alone for 18 years on San Nicolas Island during the 19th century . </P>
book about the native american girl and abalone and the islands
book about the native american girl and abalone and the islands
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins