Scott O'dell

Alexandra's life by the sparkling ocean is usually filled with the warmth of her family. But when a terrible accident takes her brave diver father, everything changes. Her grandfather is also hurt, and it's up to Alexandra to help keep their family going. You'll join Alexandra as she bravely dives deep into the clear blue waters, searching for precious sponges. It's hard work, but she's determined to help her grandfather. However, Alexandra soon discovers something strange hidden among the sponges she collects. Could someone be using her family's boat for a secret, dangerous game? This exciting story will keep you on the edge of your seat as Alexandra tries to uncover the truth. Can she be courageous enough to face a puzzling mystery and protect her family, even when things get scary? Dive into Alexandra's world and find out!

A young girl relates her feelings and experiences as a participant in the battle of San Pasqual during the last days of the war between Californians and Americans.

Raised to ride and fight like a man, Carlota must find the courage to lead her family when war arrives at their doorstep.

• Strong Female Protagonist: Taught by her father to ride stallions and wield a lance, Carlota de Zubarán is more at home in the saddle than in the sala.
• Coming of Age Story: When tragedy strikes, Carlota must step up to manage her family’s vast rancho, facing drought, thieves, and the end of an era.
• Historical Fiction for Kids: Experience the Battle of San Pasqual through the eyes of a young girl fighting for her home and her family’s honor in 1840s California.
• Father-Daughter Relationship: Join Carlota and her beloved father, Don Saturnino, on secret, dangerous dives to recover sunken treasure from a centuries-old Spanish galleon.

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A young girl relates her feelings and experiences as a participant in the battle of San Pasqual during the last days of the war between Californians and Americans.

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Carlota is a girl who was raised as a vaquero. Her father wants her to be a "boy" and her grandma wants her to be a girly girl. Carlota is an awesome character and in this book she shines as a girl and a boy.

The tale of a girl's strength and courage during the American Revolution, written by the Newbery Medal-winning author of "Island of the Blue Dolphins." "Readers will especially relish Sarah's fierce independence."--"School Library Journal."

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Grade Level 6.2, Book# 385, Points 7.

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Left alone after the deaths of her father and brother who take opposite sides in the War for Independence, and fleeing from the British who seek to arrest her, Sarah Bishop struggles to shape a new life for herself in the wilderness.

In this deeply affecting novel Scott O'Dell envelops the reader in the heroic world of the conquistadors, a world that is at once somber and many-colored. ruthless they may have been, these steel-helmeted young men of Spain, but they lived their lives on the very edge of eternity with style and uncommon courage.

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Seven members of Coronado's army attempt to find the fabled cities of Cibola.

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The King's Fifth (1966) is a children's historical novel by Scott O'Dell that was the inspiration for the cartoon TV series The Mysterious Cities of Gold. It describes, from the point of view of a teenage Spanish Conquistador, how the European search for gold in the New World of the Americas affected people's lives and minds. The title refers to the one fifth share of spoils expected by the Spanish Crown.

When your wealthy and powerful father passes away, inheriting a private island off the coast of California might sound like a dream. For Lucinda, becoming the richest girl in the world and taking ownership of the Isla del Oro quickly turns into a gilded nightmare. The island remains exactly as her grandfather discovered it a century ago, isolated and full of secrets. Instead of enjoying her new fortune, Lucinda finds herself a prisoner. Her strict guardian absolutely forbids her from leaving the island's shores. Soon, the isolation gives way to chilling, unexplained events that push Lucinda to a terrifying realization: someone is actively trying to end her life. Trapped on the Isla del Oro, she must figure out who is orchestrating these deadly accidents before her time runs out. Could it be her controlling guardian, her handsome but mysterious fiance, or the seemingly helpful island doctor? In this suspenseful mystery, you will have to look past the wealth and glamour to uncover the dark truth hiding within the castle in the sea.

They were a team--the young Eskimo girl and the white dog, part husky but mostly wolf--a team, yes, but in some ways Black Star was the leader. Bright Dawn never expected to compete in the Iditarod, the dogsled race that covers more than a thousand miles between Anchorage and Nome. But now she's here, watching the trail skim by and her dogs running with their ears laid back, and she can't imagine being anywhere else. But the perils are numerous: the blinding whiteouts, the moose who bars her path, and the ice... always the ice. From time to time Bright Dawn shares a camp with the veteran Oteg, who tells her how to run the race. But slowly Bright Dawn realizes she must run her race, not Oteg's, and that means relying on her lead dog, Black Star, not just for the race but for her life." --

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Bright Dawn must face the challenge of the Iditarod dog sled race alone when her father is injured. Soon she realizes that the race and her life depend on how much she can rely on her lead dog, Black Star.

Kathleen's life is turned upside down after a tragic accident involving her mother and a young man named Carlos. Overwhelmed and feeling lost, Kathleen makes a difficult decision: she runs away from home. But she doesn't go alone. Her older, adventurous, and sometimes rebellious friend, Teresa, joins her, promising excitement and a fresh start. Together, the two friends head south across the border to the sunny, bustling towns of Baja California. Kathleen hopes to find answers, or maybe just a place to hide from her complicated feelings. But running away is never as simple as it seems. As they navigate unfamiliar places and face unexpected challenges, Kathleen must confront her fears and figure out what 'home' truly means. Will her journey lead her to understanding, or deeper into uncertainty? Follow Kathleen as she learns about tough choices, true friendship, and finding her way back.

A young Indian woman, accompanied by her infant and cruel husband, experiences joy and heartbreak when she joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition seeking a way to the Pacific.

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.

Based on a true story.

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The true story of an Indian girl marooned on a desolate island. Age 11+ 160 pages

The Newbury Award-winning author delivers "what may be his finest novel" in this young adult narrative of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Fifth Crusade ( Publishers Weekly).

Rich in the atmosphere of thirteenth-century Italy, The Road to Damietta offers a fascinating new perspective on the man who became Saint Francis of Assisi: the guileless, joyous man who praised the oneness of nature and sought to bring the world into harmony.

Thirteen-year-old Ricca di Montanaro, who secretly loves the young Francis, watches in awe as he disavows his rich father and declares himself a servant of Christ. Following him on his journey, Ricca recounts Francis's attempt to bring peace amidst the bloodshed of the Fifth Crusade.

"Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace," he said. "Where there is hatred, let me sow love, where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy." And so he set off on the road to Damietta...

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The Newbury Award-winning author delivers "what may be his finest novel" in this young adult narrative of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Fifth Crusade ( Publishers Weekly). Rich in the atmosphere of thirteenth-century Italy, The Road to Damietta offers a fascinating new perspective on the man who became Saint Francis of Assisi: the guileless, joyous man who praised the oneness of nature and sought to bring the world into harmony. Thirteen-year-old Ricca di Montanaro, who secretly loves the young Francis, watches in awe as he disavows his rich father and declares himself a servant of Christ. Following him on his journey, Ricca recounts Francis's attempt to bring peace amidst the bloodshed of the Fifth Crusade. "Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace," he said. "Where there is hatred, let me sow love, where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy." And so he set off on the road to Damietta...

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Deeply attached to the charming and carefree Francis Bernardone, Cecilia, a young noblewoman of Assisi, watches as he turns from his life of wealth and privilege, takes vows of poverty, and devotes himself to serving God by helping all those around him.

A young Indian girl, Zia, caught between the traditional world of her mother and the present world of the Mission, is helped by her aunt Karana whose story was told in the Island of the Blue Dolphins.

Newbery Honor Book

In this powerful novel based on historical events, the Navajo tribe's forced march from their homeland to Fort Sumner is dramatically and courageously narrated by young Bright Morning.

Like the author's Newbery Medal-winning classic Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell's Sing Down the Moon is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage.

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Newbery Honor Book In this powerful novel based on historical events, the Navajo tribe's forced march from their homeland to Fort Sumner is dramatically and courageously narrated by young Bright Morning. Like the author's Newbery Medal-winning classic Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell's Sing Down the Moon is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage.

A young Spanish seminarian who the Mayas believe is their powerful god, Kukulcan, witnesses the coming of Cortes and the capture of the magnificent Aztec city, Tenochtitlan.

In this historical novel set in the Virgin Islands of 1733, Raisha escapes from her Dutch "owners" in time to witness the mass suicide of her fellow slaves, who prefer death to recapture.

For Raisha, the price of freedom could be everything she has left.

• A Fight for Identity: Forced to answer to the name Angelica, Raisha struggles to hold on to who she is in a world designed to break her spirit.
• Based on a True Story: A meticulously researched novel that brings the harrowing 1733 St. John Slave Revolt to life for young readers.
• From Africa to the Caribbean: Experience Raisha’s terrifying journey from her home in West Africa across the Atlantic on a brutal slave ship to the sugar plantations of the Danish West Indies.
• Love and Rebellion: While Raisha endures, her betrothed, Konje, risks everything to unite the enslaved people and lead a rebellion against their masters.

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In this historical novel set in the Virgin Islands of 1733, Raisha escapes from her Dutch "owners" in time to witness the mass suicide of her fellow slaves, who prefer death to recapture.

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Relates the experiences of a young Senegalese girl brought as a slave to the Danish owned Caribbean island of St. John as she participates in the slave revolt of 1733-1734.

A shipyard apprentice finds high adventure aboard the S.S. Alabama, a Confederate ship which sails the Atlantic destroying Union vessels.

Killer whales are invading the peaceful dlophin territory of Glacier Strait. Coral and her brother Snapper are sent from their herd to search for their older brother, and safer waters. Coral's journey is treacherous as she encounters vicious sharks and whales and hazardous fishing nets. But the greatest danger of all comes when Coral confronts the humans and the terror of captivity.

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Killer whales are invading the peaceful dolphin territory of Glacier Strait. Coral and her brother Snapper are sent from their herd to search for their older brother, and safer waters. Coral's journey is treacherous as she encounters vicious sharks and whales and hazardous fishing nets. But the greatest danger of all comes when Coral confronts the humans and the terror of captivity.

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Killer whales are invading the peaceful dlophin territory of Glacier Strait. Coral and her brother Snapper are sent from their herd to search for their older brother, and safer waters. Coral's journey is treacherous as she encounters vicious sharks and whales and hazardous fishing nets. But the greatest danger of all comes when Coral confronts the humans and the terror of captivity.

A Newbery Honor Book

From the depths of a cave in the Vermilion Sea, Ramon Salazar has wrested a black pearl so lustrous and captivating that his father, an expert pearl dealer, is certain Ramon has found the legendary Pearl of Heaven.

Such a treasure is sure to bring great joy to the villagers of their tiny coastal town, and even greater renown to the Salazar name. No diver, not even the swaggering Gaspar Ruiz, has ever found a pearl like this!

But is there a price to pay for a prize so great? When a terrible tragedy strikes the village, old Luzon’s warning about El Diablo returns to haunt Ramon. If El Diablo actually exists, it will take all Ramon’s courage to face the winged creature waiting for him offshore.

Like the author's Newbery Medal-winning classic Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell's The Black Pearl is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage.

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A Newbery Honor Book From the depths of a cave in the Vermilion Sea, Ramon Salazar has wrested a black pearl so lustrous and captivating that his father, an expert pearl dealer, is certain Ramon has found the legendary Pearl of Heaven. Such a treasure is sure to bring great joy to the villagers of their tiny coastal town, and even greater renown to the Salazar name. No diver, not even the swaggering Gaspar Ruiz, has ever found a pearl like this! But is there a price to pay for a prize so great? When a terrible tragedy strikes the village, old Luzon’s warning about El Diablo returns to haunt Ramon. If El Diablo actually exists, it will take all Ramon’s courage to face the winged creature waiting for him offshore. Like the author's Newbery Medal-winning classic Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell's The Black Pearl is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage.

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In claiming as his own the magnificent black pearl he finds, a sixteen-year-old youth enrages the sea devil who legend says is its owner.

It is spring of 1877 when fourteen-year-old Sound of Running Feet, daughter of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, sees white people panning gold in the little creek that feeds the Wallowa River, and brings word of them to her father.

"They are the first, but more are on the way," he says. "We are few and they are many. They will devour us."

It is Sound of Running Feet who narrates the story of her tribe's fate. Readers will be gripped as she shares with us her respect for her father, her love for handsome Swan Necklace, and her destiny.

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It is spring of 1877 when fourteen-year-old Sound of Running Feet, daughter of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, sees white people panning gold in the little creek that feeds the Wallowa River, and brings word of them to her father. "They are the first, but more are on the way," he says. "We are few and they are many. They will devour us." It is Sound of Running Feet who narrates the story of her tribe's fate. Readers will be gripped as she shares with us her respect for her father, her love for handsome Swan Necklace, and her destiny.

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Through the eyes of a brave and independent young woman, Scott O'Dell tells of the tragic defeat of the Nez Perce, a classic tale of cruelty, betrayal, and heroism. This powerful account of the tragic defeat of the Nez Perce Indians in 1877 by the United States Army is narrated by Chief Joseph's strong and brave daughter. When Sound of Running Feet first sees white settlers on Nez Perce land, she vows to fight them. She'll fight all the people trying to steal her people's land and to force them onto a reservation, including the soldiers with their guns. But if to fight means only to die, never win, is the fight worth it? When will the killing stop? Like the author's Newbery Medal-winning classic Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell's Thunder Rolling in the Mountains is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage.

Far off the coast of California looms a harsh rock known as the island of San Nicholas. Dolphins flash in the blue waters around it, sea otter play in the vast kep beds, and sea elephants loll on the stony beaches.

Here, in the early 1800s, according to history, an Indian girl spent eighteen years alone, and this beautifully written novel is her story. It is a romantic adventure filled with drama and heartache, for not only was mere subsistence on so desolate a spot a near miracle, but Karana had to contend with the ferocious pack of wild dogs that had killed her younger brother, constantly guard against the Aleutian sea otter hunters, and maintain a precarious food supply.

More than this, it is an adventure of the spirit that will haunt the reader long after the book has been put down. Karana's quiet courage, her Indian self-reliance and acceptance of fate, transform what to many would have been a devastating ordeal into an uplifting experience. From loneliness and terror come strength and serenity in this Newbery Medal-winning classic.

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Records the courage and self-reliance of an Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen years on an isolated island off the California coast when her tribe emigrated and she was left behind.

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Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through her enormous courage and self-reliance, but also finding a measure of happiness in her solitary life.

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Story of a young girl abandoned on a small island by her family and her village, and of her fight for survival. The incredible courage, determination and strength of this girl is showcased throughout as she learns to do the things that only the men of her tribe did before, and battles not only the hunters who frequent the island, but also her desperate loneliness as well... Excellent read for kids 11 and older.