Island of the Blue Dolphins

3. A narrow point of sandy land projecting into the sea.
7. The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.
8. A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.
10. A piece of tough fibrous tissue
12. In particular a devil ray, a stonefish, or an octopus or squid.
13. A large brown seaweed that typically has a long, tough stalk with a broad frond divided into strips
15. Uncover a part of the body or other thing and expose it to view.
16. A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.
17. A thin liquid food of oatmeal or other meal boiled in milk or water.
18. Attack someone by repeatedly hurling things at them.

1. Any of various dark-colored web-footed waterbirds.
2. Of water slightly salty, as is the mixture of river water and seawater in estuaries.
4. Large algae growing in the sea or on rocks below the high-water mark.
5. Of a person avoiding work; lazy.
6. An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides.
9. A plant of the agave family with stiff sword like leaves and spikes of white bell-shaped flowers
10. A trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord.
11. A former measure of distance by land, usually about three miles.
14. Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.
17. A long-winged, web-footed seabird with a raucous call, having white plumage with a gray or black mantle.