Sarah, Plain and Tall

Name: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.14 (7 reviews)
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
ISBN: 9780061802157

Author: Patricia MacLachlan

Series: Sarah, Plain and Tall #1

Narrator: Glenn Close

Unabridged: 1 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/18/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction, Classic Children's Stories, Children's Lifestyles, Beginner Readers

Synopsis

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.

About Patricia MacLachlan

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.

About Glenn Close

Glenn Close starred in the Emmy-nominated Hallmark Hall of Fame version of Sarah, Plain and Tall. An Academy Award nominee, Ms. Close has distinguished herself in such critically acclaimed films as The Big Chill, Fatal Attraction, and Dangerous Liaisons.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eric on August 29, 2015

First this book was incredibly short and I am kind of surprised that it won the Newbery. It isn't that it is a bad book, it just didn't seem to be stellar. Having said that, I am sure my early elementary daughter would enjoy it and I suppose it is good to have quality literature at a younger audienc......more

Goodreads review by Joanne on May 08, 2017

It goes almost without saying that this book is indispensable. The narrated version by consummate actress Glenn Close is as close to perfect as an audiobook can be. Okay, her little kid voice almost threw me at first, but a few minutes into the recording I was lost in the story and the persuasive vo......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on May 31, 2021

Such sweet stories. Always a joy to re-read.......more

Goodreads review by Steph on January 04, 2025

The first book is so charming and delightful. The second and third books are not quite as delightful. The second book has really fun aunts. I would have loved to read a book of just their adventures. Third book doesn’t have the aunties so that was disappointing.......more

Goodreads review by Anne on November 23, 2024

I remembered loving the first book years ago, but when I came across the series on audio I was drawn to a reread. Great nuanced characters, quiet but intense drama, powerful sense of place (both prairie and Maine), and lyrical narration by Glen Close.......more