<P> Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1960 children 's novel written by Scott O'Dell and tells the story of a young girl stranded alone for years on an island off the California coast . It is based on the true story of 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 young girl stranded alone for years on an island off the California coast . It is based on the true story of a Nicoleño Native American left alone for 18 years on San Nicolas Island during the 19th century . </P>
when did island of the blue dolphins take place
when did island of the blue dolphins take place
during the 19th century
during the 19th century