During my foot recovery, I am trying to get some reading and sewing done. Today I’m sharing the first book I’ve completed while being laid-up.
I didn’t grow up in California. I don’t know squat about the state’s history or lore. The things learned by Cali schoolchildren escape me.
I spotted Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins on a friend’s bookshelf and asked to borrow it. I’d heard of the book when other friends mentioned it as being part of their children’s school reading lists. I thought I’d give it a spin.
Turns out, this is a darling book about a real-life 1800’s girl in California’s coastal history. She ended up living alone on San Nicolas Island for 18 years. It’s an easy read, but does contain some very real loss (death), so it may not be appropriate for the youngest kids. But if you have a kid who reads, and you’re not living in California, look for this book for your child. This big kid really enjoyed it.
By the way, the tape on the cover is due to my negligence. I accidentally tore my friend’s book. I am now on the look-out for a replacement. Dag!