Scott O'Dell
Scott O'Dell was an American author who won the Newbery Medal for Island of the Blue Dolphins. His historical novels for young readers often featured strong female protagonists in Native American settings.
Works
- Island of the Blue DolphinsGirl stranded on island must survive alone for eighteen years
- The King's FifthSpanish conquistador's heir searches treasure in New Spain
- The Black PearlBoy dives for legendary black pearl while wrestling with greed
- Sing Down the MoonNavajo girl sings to resist forced march to distant reservation
- Sarah BishopYoung woman fights for survival during American Revolutionary War