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Sarah, Plain and Tall

by Patricia MacLachlan · 1985

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

About Sarah, Plain and Tall

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, and it's a strong choice for independent reading. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love. Read the rest of the Sarah books by Patricia MacLachlan: Skylark, Caleb’s Story, More Perfect than the Moon, and Grandfather’s Dance.

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Sarah, Plain and Tall — frequently asked

Is Sarah, Plain and Tall on Spotify?
Yes — we've confirmed Sarah, Plain and Tall as an audiobook on Spotify. Open it from the links on this page.
Is Sarah, Plain and Tall on Apple Books?
Yes — Sarah, Plain and Tall is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
Who wrote Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall is by Patricia MacLachlan.
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