Sarah, Plain and Tall

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30th Anniversary Edition

By Patricia MacLachlan

Summary

Sarah, Plain and Tall is a cherished Newbery Medal-winning tale set in the late nineteenth century, narrated by young Anna. It follows the story of Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton, who travels from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. Anna and her brother Caleb await Sarah's arrival with curiosity, wondering if she will be kind, if she will sing, and if she will remain with their family. The book explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love with rich, beautiful language, offering a heartfelt glimpse into family life on the prairie.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Sarah, Plain and Tall

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This classic is ideal for children and fans of historical fiction, especially those who enjoy Little House on the Prairie and timeless stories told through simple, evocative prose. It is well suited for independent young readers and perfect for those interested in family-centred narratives from the past.

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay.

Description

This beloved Newbery Medal-winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family.

Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, Anna and her younger brother Caleb wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she sing? Will she stay?

This children's literature classic is perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie books, historical fiction, and timeless stories using rich and beautiful language. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love.

This anniversary edition includes author Patricia MacLachlan's Newbery speech, a discussion guide, and a reading list. This modern classic is a strong choice for independent reading.

Read the rest of the Sarah books by Patricia MacLachlan: Skylark, Caleb's Story, More Perfect than the Moon, and Grandfather's Dance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062399526

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Patricia MacLachlan

About the Author

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.

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