Charlie May Simon Book Award (Arkansas)
New York Times Outstanding Book
ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice
Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction
Library of Congress Children’s Books
Christopher Award
Jefferson Cup Award (Virginia)
ALA Notable Children’s Book
School Library Journal Best Book
Horn Book Fanfare
Garden State Children’s Book Award (New Jersey)
Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts (NCTE)
Golden Kite Award
IRA/CBC Children’s Choice
Newbery Medal
ALA Booklist “Best of the ’80s”
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.
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