Thursday, March 26, 2009
Hattie Big Sky
When I read Hattie Big Sky, I was filled with emotions both happy and sad. For example, I felt happy for Hattie when she recieved her claim and sad because I felt the same emotions Hattie did when others didn't do what she expected. The way that Kirby Larson based this far-fetched read aloud on her great grandmother own experiences was truly amazing.
Hattie Brookes really weaved through my head as I kept reading. I found myself say one rainy day, "Lucky Hattie! Her wish for rain has come true!" I found it fascinating how Kirby Larson used the dialog she used. It made it seem as if little Mattie, funny Rooster Jim, mean Traft Martin, or sweet Perilee were talking in the same room that I was reading in! I realy enjoyed reading Hattie Big Sky.
Hattie Brookes really weaved through my head as I kept reading. I found myself say one rainy day, "Lucky Hattie! Her wish for rain has come true!" I found it fascinating how Kirby Larson used the dialog she used. It made it seem as if little Mattie, funny Rooster Jim, mean Traft Martin, or sweet Perilee were talking in the same room that I was reading in! I realy enjoyed reading Hattie Big Sky.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
An Interview with Kirby Larson / Hattie Big Sky
Thanks to Kirby Larson, the author of HATTIE BIG SKY, for answering the Bookaneers' questions about her book!
Bookaneers: If you got a claim for land and you had to go alone to get it, would you go for it?
Bookaneers: What was your favorite part of HBS?
Bookaneers: Do you think Traft Martin was really bad or just doing what he knew?
Kirby: I think Traft is like most human beings I know, including myself: he got caught up in something that he didn't really think through. Not that he's my favorite person in the world, but he's not all bad. I think he was frustrated by his mom making too many decisions for him and he took that out on other people.
Bookaneers: Would you stand up for the German-Americans and against the anti-German sentiment?
Bookaneers: What makes a good person?
Labels:
Bookaneers Book Club,
Hattie Big Sky,
Kirby Larson
Monday, March 16, 2009
Hattie Big Sky--S.H., The Avid Reader's Review
Hattie Big Sky is a wonderful, splendid book. From the very first word of this fine novel, you cannot stop reading. As you read, the masterfully written story will unfold its plot, showing new surprises on every page.
The book all starts when 16-year-old Hattie tries to prove up a claim for land on her own. She meets a wonderful neighboring family who help Hattie whenever she needs it. There is also a character named Traft Martin, a devious young man. On Hattie’s road to hopeful success in proving up her claim, Traft tries to stop her and Hattie’s neighboring family suddenly gets sick. Soon Hattie learns the true meaning of friendship and why life matters so much.
I loved this book because of the wonderful plot and the complicated characters. This book is realistic fiction. 10-16-year-olds should read this. If you liked this book, you would love The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman!
Thank you all and may peace be with you,
SH, The Avid Reader
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Hattie Big Sky,
Karen Cushman,
Kirby Larson
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