Hattie Big Sky
Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson is a First Edition published by Delacorte Press in 2006, featuring 289 pages in English. This novel follows the journey of sixteen-year-old Hattie, who, feeling alone and displaced, sets out to prove her late uncle’s homesteading claim in Montana. As she navigates the challenges of rural life, including harsh weather conditions and societal pressures during a time of war, Hattie seeks to carve out a sense of belonging and identity.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of family, self-reliance, and the struggles of orphans as Hattie shares her experiences through letters and articles. The story also touches on social themes, including the impact of World War I on American society and the complexities of loyalty and friendship. Hattie’s determination to create a home amidst adversity highlights her resilience and courage, making her journey both relatable and inspiring.
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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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