46 pages • 1 hour read
Kirby LarsonHattie Big Sky
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In American author Kirby Larson's 2006 Newbery Honor-winning children's novel, Hattie Big Sky, sixteen-year-old orphan Hattie Brooks moves to a farm in Montana during World War I and adjusts to life as a homesteader. She develops a self-reliant identity through numerous struggles, finding community and purpose, while communicating with her Uncle Holt and friend Charlie via letters. The novel includes experiences of war and loss.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Kirby Larson's Hattie Big Sky receives praise for its strong, relatable protagonist and rich historical detail, immersing readers in the struggles of early 20th-century homesteading. However, some critique its slow pacing and occasional predictability in plot. Overall, the novel is appreciated for its heartfelt exploration of resilience and determination.
Who Should Read Hattie Big Sky?
Fans of historical fiction and strong female protagonists will relish Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson. Comparable to Little House on the Prairie and Anne of Green Gables, this novel suits readers who enjoy tales of perseverance, independence, and frontier life during the early 20th century.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
700LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
WWI / World War I
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness