There is a reason this is an award-winning book. The story is very well-written and is more realistic than rose-colored. I didn't love everything about this book (no spoilers here!), but I really enjoyed the read.
Sep 27, 2021pink_butterfly_952 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite books!! I went and bought it...and I'm not one to buy books. I love historical fiction and stories about homesteading. It is such a moving, richly written story. I would recommend for anyone over 12 because of more…
Feb 21, 2019AConsolver rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
4 Stars - I recommend if you enjoy middle grade-low YA historical fiction.
Hattie is an orphan and receives a letter from a long-lost uncle that she will inherit his farm. She jumps at the opportunity and boards a train in Iowa, Montana…
Oct 22, 2018Reads_A_Lot rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good YA historical fiction about a 16 yr old girl who inherits a Montana homesteading claim from her uncle. Her uncle had not completed the land requirements upon his death, so Hattie has 10 months to fulfill the requirements to keep the…
Nov 26, 2016DBRL_KrisA rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In her "Author's Note", Larson says that she began writing this story during the Iraq War, and that she could see similarities between the World War I Era and that of the Iraq War. Patriotic fervor, distrust (or outright hatred) of…
Aug 07, 2013artemishi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
For a YA, this was more moving and engaging than I was expecting. Larson did a great job of addressing the hardships of homesteaders during WWI, as well as the anti-German climate in the US at that time. Hattie as a character is inspiring…
Aug 12, 2012miaone rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An unforgettable story about a little-known part of American history and geography. The unspeakably harsh life on the Montana plains during the drought years of 1917 - 19 and the narrow-mindedness of supposedly patriotic Americans during…
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Mar 22, 2012Tam_Girl12 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good book, Not as adventures as I like but for some reason I really liked this book.
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