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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson

 

5 Stars | Kirby Larson | Historical Fiction | 2013 | Grade 6 and Up | 240 pages | 4.6 reading level | 6 hours listening time

When Hattie Big Sky came out in 2006 I loved it. I even listened to it on audio and loved it just as much. I never picked up the sequel when it came out seven years later. But, on a recent car trip, I listened to the audio of Hattie Ever After and I loved it.  Why did I wait so long? 

If you have never read Hattie Big Sky, then I recommend starting with this title. It is the story of an orphaned teenager from Iowa who gets the chance to take over her deceased uncle's homestead in Montana.  I really admired her spunk and determination. This book was imagined from the author's own family history.  

Kirby Larson didn't plan on a sequel, but so many people asked her about Hattie that she decided to tell the rest of her story.  Hattie Ever After takes her to San Francisco where she dreams of being a reporter in the 1920's. She also solves a mystery along the way.  

I listened to this book and it was so charming and well done. Even though this book is aimed at the young adult audience, I will recommend it to adults too.  It is a great read!  5 Stars!


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