Marian wrote: > Island of the Blue Dolphins - Scott O'Dell
Absolutely my favorite along with The Secret Garden! "Island" (based on a true story on San Nicholas island off SoCal) singularly led me to travel to almost all the California Channel Islands many times, study all about the California Indian tribes and become a docent volunteer for the Nature Conservancy on one (Santa Cruz). The problem is virtually no one can visit San Nicholas except special Navy personnel and it is still considered off-limits to the public. Sadly, years of test bombings and other incursions have left the island pretty much a dusty sand spit. I almost joined the Naval Reserves in my 30s just to see if I could have a way to get over there! > the Nancy Drew mysteries (the originals!) Had almost every one in original and modern updated editions! Even had a few Hardy Boys mysteries, too! ;-) Kakki
