Kirby Larson

About The Author

Kirby Larson is the author of several novels, including the Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky, and Dash, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. With her friend Mary Nethery, she has written two award-winning picture books. She lives in Kenmore, Washington, with her husband and Winston the wonder dog. In her free time, she hunts for beach glass and tidbits from history that she can turn into stores for young readers.

Books by Kirby Larson

Nanea: The Spirit of Aloha
By Kirby Larson
Nanea Mitchell may be the youngest in her family, but she knows she's old enough to do grown-up things. Before she can prove she's ready for responsibility, the unthinkable happens. Japan attacks Pearl Harbor - the naval base where her father works - and America is at war! Now Nanea must cope wit...
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Nanea: Hula for the Home Front
By Kirby Larson
Everything has changed since the war started. Nanea had hoped that going back to school would make life seem normal again. But it hasn't. There are still curfews and blackouts and constant reminders of war. Nanea's dear friend Donna had to leave Hawaii, and Nanea's big brother won't stop talking ...
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