The story takes place on an island in the Pacific Ocean that looks like a big fish sunning itself on the sea. It is called Island of the Blue Dolphins, and has dolphins, otters, and sea elephants swimming in the ocean around it. On the island is a little village called Ghalas-at, where a tribe of Indians lives. Won-a-pa-lei, which means, The girl with Long Black Hair, is the main character in the story. Her secret name is Karana. Karana is a girl who lives on the island and has to survive by herself by making shelter, catching food, killing wolves, and making weapons. She is very brave and independent. She must prepare herself for when the Aleuts, unwanted people, return. Other supporting characters are her father, Chief Chowig, and her sister, Ulape. They taught her many things about being independent and taught her many skills she would need in the future. These characters were in the beginning of the story. Through the story she meets a dog when she is alone on the island and calls him Rontu. She also meets many other friends; birds, otters, and another dog. All these animals keep Karana’s spirits high and keep her company.
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