Author

Patricia MacLachlan

3 books Grades 2–6 1 series

About

Patricia MacLachlan wrote Sarah, Plain and Tall, which won the Newbery Medal in 1986. It tells of a woman from Maine who answers a widowed farmer's advertisement and comes to live with his family on the prairie. Her books, including Skylark and Caleb's Story, are short, quiet and full of feeling.

Books by Patricia MacLachlan

Sarah, Plain and Tall Series

  • #1 Sarah, Plain and Tall

    Grades 3–5 GRL R 1 AR pt

    In this loving story of a motherless family, a tall, plain woman comes to stay with them.

  • #2 Skylark

    Grades 2–6 GRL R 1 AR pt

    This book mentions skinny dipping.

    Maine was beautiful, but Anna missed home, and Papa. And as the weeks went by, she began to wonder what would happen if the rains never came. Would she and Caleb and Sarah and Papa ever be a family again?

  • #3 Caleb’s Story

    Grades 2–6 GRL R 2 AR pts

    The stranger lurking on the Witting family's prairie farm turns out to be their long-lost grandfather, whose presence, plus prodding from Caleb, forces Jacob to deal with his past.