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Scott O'Dell
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental College | — | — | — | 1919 | United States |
| University of Wisconsin–Madison | — | — | — | 1920 | United States |
| Stanford University | — | — | — | 1921 | United States |
| Sapienza University of Rome | — | — | — | 1925 | Italy |
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Newbery Medal | Island of the Blue Dolphins | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), American Library Association | winner |
| 1972 | Hans Christian Andersen Award (author) | — | — | International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) | winner |
| 1963 | Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis | Island of the Blue Dolphins (German translation) | — | Arbeitskreis für Jugendliteratur | winner |
| 1976 | The University of Southern Mississippi Medallion | — | — | University of Southern Mississippi | winner |
| 1978 | Regina Medal | — | — | Catholic Library Association | winner |
| 1966 | Newbery Honor | The King's Fifth | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), American Library Association | honor |
| 1967 | Newbery Honor | The Black Pearl | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), American Library Association | honor |
| 1970 | Newbery Honor | Sing Down the Moon | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), American Library Association | honor |
| 1984 | Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (founder) | — | — | Scott O'Dell Award committee | founder |
| 1986 | Scott O'Dell Award | — | — | The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books | winner |
The story of Karana, a young girl who survives alone on an island. Based on the true legend of the 'Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island,' it is a historical novel focusing on survival, nature, and coming of age.
Set on the Mexican coast, the novel follows fishermen and the legend of a black pearl, exploring adventure, conflict, and cultural context tied to the sea.
A historical adventure about 16th-century exploration and the quest for gold and silver, touching on ethics of colonization and resource exploitation.
Told from the perspective of Native Americans, it portrays tribal fate and the impact of forced relocation.
Scott O'Dell is recognized as a significant author of historical fiction for young readers. Works such as Island of the Blue Dolphins earned international acclaim. He founded the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, contributing to the promotion of historical children's literature.