by Scott O’Dell
First published 1960
Stranded alone on a remote Pacific island, a young Native American girl must learn to fend for herself against hungry predators and the elements. With only her wits and the island's resources, she bravely battles isolation and the looming threat of discovery to keep herself alive. In the end, her grit and self-reliance transform her from a helpless castaway into a resilient, self-sufficient woman.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, self-reliance
Setting: California, Channel Islands, San Nicolas Island
Period: About 1830
192 pages · Hardcover · Clarion Books