Sarah, plain and tall
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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.
Sarah, Plain and TallSeries
Set on the American prairie in the late 19th century, this series explores the tender bonds of family and the resilience of the human spirit. Through the innocent eyes of children, readers witness the adjustments and affections that blossom with the arrival of a new family member. The narrative is imbued with lyrical prose, delving into themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of hope. It offers a gentle yet profound look at frontier life, celebrating simple joys and deep emotional connections.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Skylark
- 86 pages
- 4 hours of reading
As the leaves turn brown and the river runs dry on the prairie, Sarah dreams of the lush green grasses and the blue ocean of her native Maine. When fires and drought threaten to devastate their farm, Sarah takes the children to Maine where they will be safe in this sequel to "Sarah, Plain and Tall."
- 3
Caleb's Story
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The third book in MacLachlan's popular series, which began with "Sarah, Plainand Tall" and was continued in "Skylark, " spins a tale of love, forgiveness, and the ties that bind a family together.
- 4
More Perfect than the Moon
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The fourth book in the series that began with the Newbery Medal–winning Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. I am a watcher. I am a listener, too. I am invisible. I can make myself so small and quiet and hidden that sometimes no one knows I am there to watch and listen. Cassie spends her days watching Grandfather and Caleb in the barn, looking out at Papa working the fields, spying on her mother, Sarah, feeding the goslings. She's an observer, a writer, a storyteller. Everything is as it should be. But change is inevitable, even on the prairie. Something new is expected, and Sarah says it will be the perfect gift. Cassie isn't so sure. But just as life changes, people change too. And Cassie learns that unexpected surprises can bring great joy.
- 5
Grandfather's Dance
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Jack leans back on Grandfather's shoulder. Aunt Mattie's knitting needles click in the dark. The moon rises. The candle flickers in the gentle prairie wind. I close my eyes to keep everything there. Could anything be more perfect than a prairie wedding? Cassie Witting doesn't think so, for her sister Anna's wedding brings two lovebirds together, aunts from faraway Maine, a long white dress with a wedding veil, dancing under a clear blue sky, and a world that smells of roses. As the Witting family comes together for this most special day, Cassie sees that life brings the change of seasons, brother Jack on Grandfather's lap, joy, sorrow, and a special dance only Grandfather does.