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A large wave comes screaming towards the island, the ground shaking…. This fictional book is called, Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O’Dell. It is very realistic, and adventurous. The story takes place on an island about 90 miles off the coast of Santa Barbara California, in the 1600’s. A girl gets stuck on the island all alone. Kerana is the main character. She is smart, makes dresses, and knows how to live in the wilderness; she’s a survivor. When the Aluts arrive to the island, Kerana is only about 12 years old. Romo is Kerana’s little brother, about 6 years old. He is adventurous and curious, like a dolphin. He is quick as a cricket, and lies like a snake. Ulopai is a little more mature than the other kids; she’s about 14 years old. She is un-married, but wants to be married to a boy named Namko. The wise and brave Chow-wig was the chief of Ghalas-at; he was also Kerana’s father. Two red masts rose slowly above the sea. What could it be? It is a Russian ship (Aluts)! The Aluts have come from Russia to the island, to hunt for otter for their pelts. They hunt, and when it’s time to pay the village for the otter pelts, the Aluts try to pay with a chest of beads. The chief of the village says,