1. Island of the Blue Dolphins
Chapter 19-22

2. reef
a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.

3. shimmer
shine with a soft tremulous light.

4. images
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.

5. tangle
twist together into a confused mass.

6. enemy
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

7. ledge
a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface.

8. peer
look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something

9. oval
having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape, like that of an egg.

10. secret
not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.

11. flake
come or fall away from a surface in thin pieces.

12. leeches
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends. Many species are bloodsucking parasites, especially of vertebrates, and others are predators.

13. lapped
enfold or swathe a person or thing, especially a part of the body, in (something soft).
overtake

14. pelican
a large gregarious waterbird with a long bill, an extensible throat pouch for scooping up fish, and mainly white or gray plumage.

15. broad
having an ample distance from side to side; wide.

16. necklace
an ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn around the neck.

17. loops
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.

18. admire
regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.

19. gesture
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.

20. pierced
make (a hole) with a sharp instrument.

21. harbor
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.