tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post3648362117991158561..comments2024-02-11T10:58:23.271-08:00Comments on Reading to Know: Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'DellCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-57628965506923702782013-06-15T18:16:43.344-07:002013-06-15T18:16:43.344-07:00I read this book as a child. Probably middle schoo...I read this book as a child. Probably middle school. It made a big impact on me as I could not imagine living alone all those years. Stephanie Kayhttp://everydayfamilyliving.com/how-grow-responsible-adults-kids-chores/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-8510695154851498382013-06-06T09:31:12.555-07:002013-06-06T09:31:12.555-07:00That is sad about how she died soon after leaving ...That is sad about how she died soon after leaving the island. As I said before this was a big favorite from childhood, but I just found out (by reading everyone's posts) that this was based on a true story. <br />As soon as I have a computer with sound I'm going to listen to that song, AND I wonder if there are any books written about the real woman. Like, non fiction type books.<br />I may be in the minority here, but I could go a looong time with nothing to eat but abalone. In fact, just looking at it makes me crave seafood. This is why I don't do well in the aquarium. BerlinerinPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853762912371387793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-87391819886533359162013-06-05T09:32:45.082-07:002013-06-05T09:32:45.082-07:00I really enjoyed your in depth review. All the gr...I really enjoyed your in depth review. All the great information you put out there! I am late but then I seem to be a lot lately!<br />No I am glad I don't have to eat an abalone! yuk.<br /><br />http://imaloverofbooks.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/island-of-the-blue-dolphins/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-72685231820940745782013-06-01T08:01:40.426-07:002013-06-01T08:01:40.426-07:00I was waiting to read this until I finished the bo...I was waiting to read this until I finished the book. :-)<br /><br />I agree about animals, both what you said in the post and the comments. <br /><br />I didn't enjoy this quite as much as I had thought I would, and had to "make" myself push forward at times, but it was interesting. It was even more interesting to explore some of the online history.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-4304895197181660782013-05-30T13:49:44.733-07:002013-05-30T13:49:44.733-07:00There are abalones at the aquarium here, all the s...There are abalones at the aquarium here, all the starfish in the tank crowd around it and the aquarium volunteers are constantly moving the starries so they do not eat the abalone, who are, apparently, a great delicacy.Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446914963118461073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-15114670207041857032013-05-30T11:17:09.695-07:002013-05-30T11:17:09.695-07:00I may have misunderstood, which isn't uncommon...I may have misunderstood, which isn't uncommon! ;)<br /><br />I totally agree on the people coming first! Something comes at my babies(or anyone for that matter), it's a goner!! <br /><br />I forgot earlier...Thank you for posting the picture of the abalone. I'd already looked up some of the other animals mentioned, but not it yet. I was curious. :)Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-83510736941538447852013-05-30T10:53:37.416-07:002013-05-30T10:53:37.416-07:00@Bluerose - I agree with you. I have zero issues w...@Bluerose - I agree with you. I have zero issues with killing the animals that we need to eat or make things. But killing off animals just because we want to does seem, not only abusive of our roles as caretakers of the earth and its resources but also counter productive. <br /><br />I'm also for killing animals though that threaten human life (i.e., a rabid beast that needs to be put down before it causes harm). Humans before animals always, but care for the animals as well.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-35477651203083020422013-05-30T09:56:13.684-07:002013-05-30T09:56:13.684-07:00What a great post! I included the link to the cav...What a great post! I included the link to the cave discovery in my post too, but am glad you shared the link to the song. It was a fun little read!Shonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310547848215492736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-42270329835585109822013-05-30T09:50:46.728-07:002013-05-30T09:50:46.728-07:00My post will go up tomorrow, Lord willing.
I act...My post will go up tomorrow, Lord willing. <br /><br />I actually loved the author's stance on animals(or at least the way I took his stance). I didn't take it that he thought animals have souls or that they are *actually* on the same level as us. I believe that animals are a gift from God. Killing them *just for the fun of it*, or because we want(not need) a new necklace or skirt, etc. doesn't exactly say, "Thank for Your gift", in my opinion. ;) I think more than anything the author was trying to magnify the fact that animals are beautiful, entertaining creatures that shouldn't be mistreated for human sport. I actually think to do so is sinful! <br /><br />*To make sure I'm not misunderstood, I don't think it's wrong to eat animals. Need vs. want is huge here.<br /><br />I really enjoyed this book, though! Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-24196086815245015632013-05-30T06:57:50.397-07:002013-05-30T06:57:50.397-07:00Sounds soooo interesting. I cannot imagine being ...Sounds soooo interesting. I cannot imagine being on my own for that long. How sad that she lived for such a short time after rescue.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-72574373678347483422013-05-30T06:21:22.123-07:002013-05-30T06:21:22.123-07:00What a wonderful post, Carrie! I really enjoyed r...What a wonderful post, Carrie! I really enjoyed reading it. I agree with you about animals, though I must say that all the descriptions and Karana's relationships with the animals are my favorite part of the story. Thanks for all the links! I didn't have time to do a lot of exploring for my post. <br /><br />I'm with you--GLAD I don't HAVE to eat an abalone (or more than one!) to survive! ;)Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949836482747469686noreply@blogger.com