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Hattie Big Sky
(2006, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Kirby Larson)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Teen girl homesteads alone in Newbery Honor book.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Hattie Big Sky
Parents need to know that this Newbery Honor novel takes place during World War I, and Americans of German descent are discriminated against, sometimes violently, though nothing worse than a barn-burning and a kick takes place here. Also, there is a scene of childbirth. The unabridged audio version is read by Kirsten Potter.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the hatred and bigotry expressed by some of the characters in this book. Why do they act this way? Are the characters' fears reasonable given that the country is at war? Are there any parallels to today?
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Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it- Lives in NevadaI rate this title off for age 2 and give it
I had to read it!
I had to read this book for school so I was forced to read it! I am very disapointed that I had to read it. I don't think that anyone should read this book!
- Lives in AlaskaI rate this title on for age 13 and give it
I could not put this book down!
This book was refreshingly exciting to me. There were moments of adventure, heartache, and great relationships portrayed. The main character is a girl you could look up to. She is strong and determined. Loyal to her friends. There is no profane language, or sexual content in this book. There is a scene of childbirth that may be uncomfortable for younger children to read. There are a few characters who smoke cigarettes or a pipe. There is a death of a child, which may be very sad for children. I cried! My only complaint it that is was too short! :o) A great book!
- Lives in New MexicoI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A must read book that a cried all through!!
Hattie Big sky was a GREAT book that we read at school. It taught us many useful things. Perilee was probably the plot of the story. I love this book even when i cried!
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I good book with a good message
I loved this book. I'm not really a history fan, but I did like the fact that this book gave the reader different perspective on life during war.Even on 320 acres of Montana land people were affected by the happenings over seas. As for the whole message of the story, I thought it showed the true meaning of loyalty, family and friends. I liked it alot!
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