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Violence
Some
Violence during a raid that kills much of Karana's tribe; she kills animals for survival
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Explores isolation, grief, resilience, and the psychological cost of total solitude
What this book is about
Based on the true story of the 'Lost Woman of San Nicolas Island,' this Newbery Medal winner follows Karana, a young Aleut girl left behind on a Pacific island after her tribe departs. She survives alone for nearly two decades, building weapons, forming bonds with animals, and finding a way to live with dignity and purpose in radical solitude.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Violent attack on the tribe at the opening
Animal deaths in a survival context
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