Sarah, Plain and Tall

Patricia MacLachlan

1985

Ratings9

Average rating3.9

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.

Genres

Mood

hopeful

Content Warning

parental death

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Series

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5 primary books

#1 in Sarah, Plain and Tall

Sarah, Plain and Tall is a 5-book series with 5 released primary works first released in 1985 with contributions by Patricia MacLachlan.

Popular Reviews

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Margaret

My edition of the same ISBN has the newer illustrated cover. [bc:Sarah, Plain and Tall 17607308 Sarah, Plain and Tall Patricia MacLachlan https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1370223236s/17607308.jpg 2674739]

July 25, 2021

Allison

You know, I think I had to read this book about 4 times when I was in school. I do recall loving it the first time I read it, and I never complained when I had to reread it. I don't really remember too many specifics though.

I would say that most young kids should give this a read.