Hattie Big Sky (Readers Circle)
by: Kirby Larson
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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.
From the Hardcover edition.
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.
From the Hardcover edition.
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Customer Reviews
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- interesting read
It took me a bit to get into this book, but then I ate it up. The writing's not spectacular, but the story is great. Like Little House on the Prairie meets Dances with Wolves. I really enjoyed reading about Hattie's struggles to meet the demands of homesteading life on her own.
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- "Hattie Big Sky" Revolutionizes my Opinion of Historical Fiction
I'm not the biggest fan of historical fiction. I mean, I'm a kid who loves to read fantasy and romance novels. So when I picked up "Hattie Big Sky", I was so-so about the idea - my school librarian recommended the book for me. I picked it up, read a first chapter, and sat it down. It was pretty good, not astounding.
As the novel progressed, I was soon easily addicted to the life of Hattie Inez Brooks, a sixteen year-old orphan who moves to a small town in Montana, after her uncle Chester ... Read More
Rating: - I love this book!
16 year old Hattie Brooks is tired of being Hattie Here-and-There. So when she recives a letter stating that she has inheriated her late uncle Chester's claim, she jumps at the chance. Soon she is headed off to Montana with high hopes and big dreams. But there is one little thing, she has to prove up to her new land. And to do so, she must set up 480 rods of fence and cultivate 40 acres of land. Hattie thinks that she can't do it. But she learns that with good friends and a lot of hard work, she can do ... Read More
Rating: - Hattie Big Sky
Hattie Big Sky is an engrossing, reader-friendly book.It gives an honest, non-sugar-coated view of the trials and tribulations of homesteading.I have a new admiration for the people who settled the West.
Rating: - Best historical fiction I've read in 10 years.
A really sweet story with twists and turns.The story is told through the eyes of an independent 16 year old girl. It made me appreciate homesteaders, Montana, and what Americans faced during WWI.Even though it will make you laugh AND cry, there is an ending of hope.I bought 2 more copies to give as gifts to friends who enjoy historical fiction.Good for all ages above 12 years.
- interesting readIt took me a bit to get into this book, but then I ate it up. The writing's not spectacular, but the story is great. Like Little House on the Prairie meets Dances with Wolves. I really enjoyed reading about Hattie's struggles to meet the demands of homesteading life on her own.
- "Hattie Big Sky" Revolutionizes my Opinion of Historical FictionI'm not the biggest fan of historical fiction. I mean, I'm a kid who loves to read fantasy and romance novels. So when I picked up "Hattie Big Sky", I was so-so about the idea - my school librarian recommended the book for me. I picked it up, read a first chapter, and sat it down. It was pretty good, not astounding.
As the novel progressed, I was soon easily addicted to the life of Hattie Inez Brooks, a sixteen year-old orphan who moves to a small town in Montana, after her uncle Chester ... Read More
- I love this book!16 year old Hattie Brooks is tired of being Hattie Here-and-There. So when she recives a letter stating that she has inheriated her late uncle Chester's claim, she jumps at the chance. Soon she is headed off to Montana with high hopes and big dreams. But there is one little thing, she has to prove up to her new land. And to do so, she must set up 480 rods of fence and cultivate 40 acres of land. Hattie thinks that she can't do it. But she learns that with good friends and a lot of hard work, she can do ... Read More
- Hattie Big SkyHattie Big Sky is an engrossing, reader-friendly book.It gives an honest, non-sugar-coated view of the trials and tribulations of homesteading.I have a new admiration for the people who settled the West.
- Best historical fiction I've read in 10 years.A really sweet story with twists and turns.The story is told through the eyes of an independent 16 year old girl. It made me appreciate homesteaders, Montana, and what Americans faced during WWI.Even though it will make you laugh AND cry, there is an ending of hope.I bought 2 more copies to give as gifts to friends who enjoy historical fiction.Good for all ages above 12 years.
