Sarah, Plain and Tall
by Patricia MacLachlan · HarperCollins · 1985
Although the provided metadata for this classic novel is minimal, Patricia MacLachlan's story follows young Anna and Caleb on the Midwestern prairie as they welcome Sarah, a prospective wife for their widowed father. Following the death of their mother years prior, the children long for warmth, music, and maternal care in their home. Through gentle everyday interactions, the narrative explores family restoration, honesty, and navigating grief.
- Age range
- Ages 7–11
- Category
- Historical
- ISBN
- 978-105358024
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Parent notes
Courtship is chaste and quiet. Gentle sadness over the mother's death.
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Discussion questions
- 1What did Sarah, Plain and Tall show you about how God made people?
- 2Which character acted most like Jesus, and how?
- 3Was there a moment where someone made a wrong choice? What would have been better?
- 4What in this story do you want to remember this week?
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