Sarah, Plain and Tall - Hardcover

MacLachlan, Patricia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060241012 ISBN 13: 9780060241018

Publisher: Harper & Row, 1985

Synopsis

Caleb doesn't remember Mama, who died a day after he was born. But his older sister, Anna, says Papa and Mama sang "every-single-day." Now Papa doesn't sing at all.

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Review:

"In a near-perfect miniature novel, two children experience the apprehensions and joys of the possibility of a new mother, when their father invites a mail-order bride to their prairie home." -- "BL.""An exquisite, sometimes painfully touching tale."-- "The New York Times"A book that is filed with wisdom, gentle humor and the practical concerns necessary for a satisfying life. Terse writing and poetic rhythm flow to create a tender story about the fragile beginnings of a family relationship on its way to permanence."-- "School Library Jornal

About the Author:

Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless novels for young readers, including Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall; Word After Word After Word; Kindred Souls; The Truth of Me; The Poet's Dog; and My Father's Words. She is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper & Row
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0060241012
• ISBN 13: 9780060241018
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 58