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Hattie Big Sky

by Kirby Larson

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ISBN13: 9780440239413
ISBN10: 0440239419
Condition: Standard
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Alone in the world, teen-aged Hattie is driven to prove up on her uncle's homesteading claim.

For years, sixteen-year-old Hattie's been shuttled between relatives. Tired of being Hattie Here-and-There, she courageously leaves Iowa to prove up on her late uncle's homestead claim near Vida, Montana. With a stubborn stick-to-itiveness, Hattie faces frost, drought and blizzards. Despite many hardships, Hattie forges ahead, sharing her adventures with her friends — especially Charlie, fighting in France — through letters and articles for her hometown paper.

Her backbreaking quest for a home is lightened by her neighbors, the Muellers. But she feels threatened by pressure to be a "Loyal" American, forbidding friendships with folks of German descent. Despite everything, Hattie's determined to stay until a tragedy causes her to discover the true meaning of home.

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"[A] delightful and empowering book for young women who will enjoy some of the eccentric Montana characters as much as Hattie's forthrightness and intimate concerns." Children's Literature

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"An unusual YA novel, an old-fashioned one, but moving and inspiring all the same." KLIATT

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"This fine offering may well inspire readers to find out more about their own family histories." Kirkus Reviews

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"Writing in figurative language that draws on nature and domestic detail to infuse her story with the sounds, smells, and sights of the prairie, [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters." Booklist
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About the Author

After Kirby Larson heard a snippet of a story about her great-grandmother homesteading in eastern Montana, she spent three years working on this story. The author lives in Kenmore, WA.
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Scott fourth grade teacher, January 2, 2010 (view all comments by Scott fourth grade teacher)
Kirby Larson gives us an engaging female character a role model for everyone! My boys have enjoyed this book as much as my girls! That's not always easy to find in children's literature.
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I always expected this book to be boring, but it wasn't. Hattie shows a lot of determination in keeping her Uncle's claim. There are a lot of interesting characters also, I really liked it!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440239413
Author:
Larson, Kirby
Publisher:
Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
Subject:
Historical - United States - General
Subject:
Historical - United States - 20th Century
Subject:
Family - Orphans & Foster Homes
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918
Subject:
Frontier and pioneer life
Subject:
Orphans
Subject:
Self-reliance
Subject:
Children s-Historical Fiction-U.S. 20th Century
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20071231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Pages:
289
Dimensions:
8.00x5.33x.70 in. .54 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17
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Product details 289 pages Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers - English 9780440239413 Reviews:
"Review" by , "[A] delightful and empowering book for young women who will enjoy some of the eccentric Montana characters as much as Hattie's forthrightness and intimate concerns."
"Review" by , "An unusual YA novel, an old-fashioned one, but moving and inspiring all the same."
"Review" by , "This fine offering may well inspire readers to find out more about their own family histories."
"Review" by , "Writing in figurative language that draws on nature and domestic detail to infuse her story with the sounds, smells, and sights of the prairie, [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters."
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