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Lucy Goodman

Dear Scott O’Dell,

I have five siblings, so sometimes I used to just wish that I could be left alone on my own private island. But, after reading your book, Island of the Blue Dolphins, my way of thinking at those times was changed.

I began to wonder, how would I feel if my entire family left me? I would miss every one of them, (even though they are sometimes a little annoying), just as Karana missed Ulape and Ramo. It would be too quiet, too normal.

And also, how would I feel if left alone for 18 years, completely denied of human company, unable to fix my situation. Karana missed Tutak very much, and I would miss my friends quite a bit as well.

I no longer feel that I would like to be alone on any island, ever. I am also glad to know that my family will always be near me.

                        Sincerely,
                        Lucy Goodman


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