Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading. This title is based on a true story.
An outstanding new edition of this popular modern classic (Newbery Award, 1961), with an introduction by Zena Sutherland and a dozen compelling full-page watercolor illustrations to enchant new readers and old friends. (Kirkus Reviews)
ISBN: 9780140302684
ISBN-10: 0140302689
Series: Puffin Bks.
Audience:
Children
For Ages: 10+ years old
For Grades: 5 - 8
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 160
Published: 31st May 1966
Dimensions (cm): 18.1 x 11.2
x 0.9
Weight (kg): 18.1