Hattie Big Sky

Name: Hattie Big Sky
Brand: Yearling
SKU: 9780385735957
Price: 7.06 USD
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Item# 9780385735957

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Hattie Here-and-There, a young girl constantly moving from one family member to another, finally finds a sense of belonging when she inherits a land claim from her late uncle. Living... Read more

Hattie Here-and-There, a young girl constantly moving from one family member to another, finally finds a sense of belonging when she inherits a land claim from her late uncle. Living under the vast sky for a year, Hattie faces challenges in fulfilling the claim's requirements. With the support of her German neighbors, Perilee Mueller and Karl, Hattie overcomes obstacles even during WWII. This New York Times bestseller, loosely based on the author's grandmother's experiences in Montana, captivates readers until the end. 289-page softcover. Suitable for ages 9-12.

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Hattie has been from family member to family member so often she calls herself Hattie Here-and-There. So when a land-claim is passed to her from her late uncle she jumps at the chance to prove up on her own claim and finally have a home to belong to. Living under the big sky for a year Hattie struggles to complete the terms of the claim-adding 480 rods of fence and cultivating 1/8th of her claim--forty acres--but gets a load of help and companionship from her neighbors Perilee Mueller and her German husband Karl. However as WWII continues all Germans come under suspicion of a local council of defense patriotism force and Hattie must face even more trials as she keeps loyal to her friends while attempting to keep her claim secure.

Loosely based upon the author's grandmother's experiences homesteading in Montana this New York Times bestseller will keep readers engaged until the very end. 289 pages softcover. Grade 5 reading level. Ages 9-12.