Far off the coast of California loom a harsh rock known as San Nicolas Island. Blue dolphins splash in the water sur- rounding it, sea otters play in the kelp beds, and seabirds roost in its crags. Once, Indians also lived on the island-until one day they decided to leave and sailed to the east. A young girl was left behind. Karana is that girl. Year after year, she waits for the ship to come back. But it never does. Finally, she realizes she must make a fateful choice: follow her people on her own or remain alone on the island for the rest of her life. Brand new book, never been used.

ISBN: 9780547328614