Karana, a young girl, finds herself alone and adrift after her tribe disappears. Following the death of her brother at the jaws of wild dogs, she must rely on her wits and resourcefulness to survive. Despite facing numerous challenges, Karana perseveres, eventually forming an unlikely bond with the very dog that killed her brother.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
A young Native American girl, left alone on a remote island, forms a strong bond with a wild dog that becomes her loyal defender and ally.