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Kirby Larson

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Kirby Larson went from history-phobe to history fanatic while writing the 2007 Newbery Honor Book, HATTIE BIG SKY. Her passion for historical fiction is reflected in titles such as THE FENCES BETWEEN US, THE FRIENDSHIP DOLL, as well as the sequel to HATTIE BIG SKY, HATTIE EVER AFTER, and her two latest titles, DUKE--which was nominated for 5 state Young Reader Choice awards as well as being a finalist for the Washington State Book Award-- and DASH--which has garnered two starred reviews, a NAPPA Gold Award and a Capitol Choices nomination. She will have two new books out in 2016 -- watch for them!

In 2006, Kirby began a collaboration with her good friend Mary Nethery resulting in two award-winning nonfiction picture books: TWO BOBBIES: A TR
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Kirby Larson I do love Hattie but I feel I’ve left her in a good place!
Kirby Larson I hope this doesn't sound brusque or rude, but I don't think about my audience when I write. I think mostly about the character and I work very hard t…m´Ç°ù±ðI hope this doesn't sound brusque or rude, but I don't think about my audience when I write. I think mostly about the character and I work very hard to tell his or her story as true as possible. I feel doing that is the best way to connect with an audience.

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Hattie Ever After (Hattie, #2)

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The Fences Between Us: The ...

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Duke

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The Friendship Doll

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Code Word Courage

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“Hon, when someone's a true friend, there's no need to miss 'em." She patted her chest. "'Cause they're always right here.”
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kyendwarrior Thanks for accepting my friend request! Hattie Big Sky is one of my favorite books ever!:)


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Becky Wow. I just added tons more books to my to-read list, thanks to the authors you wrote about. :)


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