This book is the 1986 Newbery Medal Winner.
This is a classic in my opinion, and it's great historical fiction for those 3rd graders who get the assignment. Life on the prairie is hard, and Pa has decided he needs a wife and mother for his children, since Ma has passed away. So, Pa sends a letter and Sarah is on her way west from Maine to see if she can make a life with them. This is a beautiful, poignant story that will reach the heart of most readers, as we follow the children's concerns and learn about the power in the simplest things. 64 pages 978-0062399526 Ages 8-12
Keywords: historical fiction, family, marriage, Newbery medal, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, part of a series
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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.
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.---from the publisher
