Scott O'Dell

Scott O'Dell (1898–1989) was an American author best known for historical fiction for young readers. His most famous work, Island of the Blue Dolphins (1960), won the Newbery Medal and established him as a major voice in mid-20th century children's literature. O'Dell wrote numerous novels, many focused on historical settings and survival themes, and later established the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction to recognize excellence in the field.