Karana's Family
This member of Karana's family was killed by the Aleut hunters.
His name means "Fox Eyes"
Rontu
What Karana makes for Tutok after realizing her ears aren't pierced
Hair Circlet
What does Karana burn once she is left alone on the island?
The village of Ghalas-at
How does Karana feel about her future at the end of the book
Hopeful, excited, bittersweet
This member of Karana's family was left behind on the island
Ramo (her little brother)
Karana originally thought she was a boy, and renamed her when she saw her with pups
Mon-a-nee
Recognized by their red sails
Aleut ship sails
Why did Karana have to turn back to the island after trying to leave in her canoe?
The canoe was leaking
What happens to Karana at the end of the story?
She is rescued from the island, along with Rontu-Aru and her birds.
This member of Karana's family used a clay mark on her face to show she was unmarried
Ulape (her older sister)
Why does Karana's view of the animals change throughout the book?
Along with the otter cape, this is Karana's favorite piece of clothing
Cormorant skirt
Why did the otters leave the island in the summertime for a number of years?
The Aleut hunters came to hunt the otters for several summers in a row
How does Karana end up alone on the island in the first place?
After the Aleut hunters killed most of her tribe, the remaining members were taken by another ship to another island. However, Karana jumped overboard because her brother Ramo was still on the island, and Ramo was soon killed by wild dogs.