65 pages • 2 hours read
Patricia MacLachlanA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
In Patricia MacLachlan's Sarah, Plain and Tall, set in the late 19th century on the American prairie, Anna and Caleb Whiting live with their father, Jacob, and dogs, Nick and Lottie, after their mother's death. Jacob places an ad for a new wife and receives a response from Sarah Wheaton, who moves from Maine to join the family. As Sarah adapts to life on the prairie, she and the family gradually bond and grow to love one another.
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan is praised for its heartfelt storytelling and evocative descriptions. Readers appreciate its simple yet profound exploration of family, belonging, and resilience. Some critique its brevity and wish for deeper character development. Overall, it is a touching, memorable read particularly suited for young audiences.
Readers who enjoy heartwarming historical fiction will be captivated by Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. Ideal for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series and Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie, this book appeals to those who appreciate tales of family, resilience, and gentle, evocative storytelling.
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Lexile Level
650LHistorical Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
Relationships: Family
Education
History: World