Zia

Name: Zia
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Scott O'Dell
ISBN: 9781490639185

Author: Scott O'Dell

Narrator: Christina Moore

Unabridged: 3 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/20/2014

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Historical Stories

Synopsis

For the millions of children around the world who loved The Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell continues the breathtaking story of Karana, a Native American woman stranded on an island off the coast of California. O'Dell mixes stirring drama with historical insights into 18th-century California Mission life to create an unforgettable sequel to a modern classic of children's literature.

About Scott O'Dell

Scott O’Dell (1898–1989), one of the most respected authors of historical fiction, received the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, and the Hans Christian Andersen Author Medal, the highest international recognition for a body of work by an author of books for young readers. Some of his many books include The Island of the Blue Dolphins, The Road to Damietta, Sing Down the Moon, and The Black Pearl.

Reviews

Goodreads review by karen on July 26, 2018

fulfilling my vow to read all the sequels i never knew existed to books i loved when i was little. Island of the Blue Dolphins came out in 1960 and it won a million awards and everyone fell in love with scott o’dell and to this day many people still rank that book among their “most beloveds” in their......more

Goodreads review by Courtney on February 11, 2025

KARANA 🥲 Zia is a bit saucy and I wish she could of had more time with her aunt. Love that she took up caring for the animals. I wasn’t digging Karana not gelling with society. Cmon man.......more

Goodreads review by ElsaMakotoRenge on April 23, 2018

This book was good, but it was also just plain depressing. I honestly wish I hadn't read it. Poor Karana. Island of the Blue Dolphins was a favorite book for me when I was little, and I feel like the original ending got ruined. Literally there is nothing WRONG with Zia, I just didn't like it nearly......more

Goodreads review by Heather on September 21, 2014

If you're looking for more of the beauty and wonder of Island of the Blue Dolphins...look somewhere else. This book is dark, dreary, and depressing as all hell. Karana's niece wants to rescue her from the island where she was left behind so many years ago. But all of the natives who came from the Isl......more