Patricia MacLachlan was born on the prairie and always carried a small bag of prairie dirt with her wherever she went to remind her of what she knew first She was the author of many well loved novels and picture books including Sarah Plain and Tall winner of the Newbery Medal its sequels Skylark and Calebs Story and Three Names illustrated by Mike Wimmer She lived in western Massachusetts Patricia MacLachlan was born on the prairie and always carried a small bag of prairie dirt with her wherever she went to remind her of what she knew first She was the author of many well loved novels and picture books including Sarah Plain and Tall winner of the Newbery Medal its sequels Skylark and Caleb s Story and Three Names illustrated by Mike Wimmer She lived in western Massachusetts site_link It goes almost without saying that this book is indispensable The narrated version by consummate actress Glenn Close is as close to perfect as an audiobook can be Okay her little kid voice almost threw me at first but a few minutes into the recording I was lost in the story and the persuasive vocal acting Trust meget both the cd and the paper edition Paperback I love this collection 3 Paperback Years after the death of their mother Anna s and Caleb s father decides to send for a mail order bride Anna and her brother anxiously await Sarah s arrival and then nervously observe her transition to life with their family in the rural Midwest Will she stay after her one month trial period is over Or will she return home to Maine Sweet and wholesome without being pollyanna or annoyingly pious This story tackles the topic of parental death adjustment to change and loneliness in a sensitive way easily accessible to children The narrator really understood the minds and emotions of the child characters Paperback Such sweet stories Always a joy to re read Paperback First this book was incredibly short and I am kind of surprised that it won the Newbery It isn t that it is a bad book it just didn t seem to be stellar Having said that I am sure my early elementary daughter would enjoy it and I suppose it is good to have quality literature at a younger audience level This is another Newbery winner that my wife recommended I read. Anyway I didn t relate to the book but I can imagine that students would especially if their parents had separated or if one had passed away and they were nervous about having a step parent Essentially that is the plot of the book It was predictable at times but a sweet story but I doubt I read or listen to the sequels Paperback
| Sarah Plain and Tall Trilogy Pack: Sarah, Plain and Tall / Caleb's Story / Skylark (Sarah, Plain and Tall #1-3) By Patricia MacLachlan |
| 0439823382 |
| 9780439823388 |
| English |
| Paperback |
We listened to this while driving around It is a great look at the American historical prairie life I remember Sarah Plain Tall and the movie from my childhood but hadn t read the two following books First of all the stories are sweet The girls were interested the whole time Glenn Close read them which is fun as she plays Sarah in the movie BUT they are really built on interpersonal conflict and drama which got a little old for me I miss the sea X 4 billion Then I hate this place during the drought so they go to Maine and waste the whole time thereI miss the prairie and Papa We watched the movie which PML helped with the screenplay and they really downplayed missing the sea and added drama about the dead mom Anyway everyone should read it so don t let me thoughts stop you Paperback Newbery Medal 1986 Scott O Dell Award 1986 Book Grade Range 3rd through 6th Audio CD narrated by actress Glenn CloseThis is the story of a family living on the midwestern prairie in the late 19th century The story begins when Anna and Caleb missing their mother who passed away wish for another woman to make their father Jacob happy once again Sarah Plain and Tall tells the story of Sarah who came from Maine to answer Jacob s advertisement for a wife and mother all from the point of view of young Anna From across the ocean and into their lives comes Sarah with her own baggage of loneliness and searching to help them create a whole family The story also illustrates Sarah s difficulty in adapting to life on the Praire which is much different than her old life back in Maine The children fear she will become unhappy and leave as life on the prairie can be harsh and lonely. Beautifully written with the rhythm of poetry this book became the first of three tales about love loyalty loneliness and family Based on a true story in the author s own life Sarah Plain and Tall is a delight to read and to listen to on Audio CD narrated by actress Glenn Close. A great book for students to explore the above themes as well as learning how hard life on the Praire back in the day really was Paperback Listened on Chirp Glenn Close was spectacular in the Hallmark movie based on this series She s just as awesome narrating the books How I wish Hallmark still made movies based on books like this and did little to alter the storyline I m not sure if you can find the movie versions of this series any longer but this audiobook will definitely satisfy your hunger for a dip into prairie life in the late nineteenth century Paperback This edition contains the first 3 stories in the series and an interview with the author Glenn Close reads the 3 stories and is good for the first and second but doesn t seem right to me for Caleb s story I had to keep reminding myself that this is a boy speaking I liked the style of writing the contrast of the sea and the prairie and the hardships and conflicts that the family overcomes Good choice for 1986 Newbery Paperback MacLachlan does a fantastic job of describing midwest farm life in the late 19th century to early 2oth At least that s the time period I believe it is since in the third book Anna s boyfriend is away fighting the war in Europe The work the dedication the fear the fragility the resiliency the loss the love. I thought it would be a cute little kids miniseries but in each of the three books I found myself tearing up at least once choked with unexpected emotion at this silly story that was actually incredibly deep and meaningful for all ages The child s perspective in each story was touching in its innocence yet full of thoughtfulness and wise discernment In each book the adults learn from the children than the other way around The love the family members have for each other is tangible and threads through everything they do say and think. I love that MacLachlan makes it okay for men to cry hug and talk about emotions I love that something nearly breaks them in every book they aren t perfect and they aren t untouchable but they hang on and love faith and determination pull them through. This series isn t just for kids It s beautiful and should be part of every family s library to be read and re read by everyone Paperback.