"Alexandra" by Scott O'Dell follows the journey of a young girl named Alexandra, who is determined to embrace her independence and adventure. Living on a remote island with her family, she navigates the challenges of growing up in a world where she seeks to find her identity. The story explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the bond between people and nature, as Alexandra encounters various adventures that test her courage and strength. Transitioning from childhood to adulthood, she learns valuable lessons about loyalty, love, and the power of believing in oneself amidst the struggles of life on the island. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Cuatro Vientos .

There are 121 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1987 by Random House USA Inc .

Scott O'Dell was born in Los Angeles. He was a journalist and an authority on California histor. He won many awards for his writing, including the Newbery Award for Island of the Blue Dolphins. He died in October 1989.