Review: Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
Young Anna and Caleb's widowered father has advertised for a new wife and mother.
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Vintage Fiction | Historical Fiction | Children’s/Family Fiction
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
Description
Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from the seaside in Maine to the prairie in the Midwest in answer to widower Jacob Witting's advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, young Anna Witting and her little brother Caleb wait and wonder. Is Sarah nice? Does she sing? Will she stay?
My Thoughts
My goodness. I really liked this children's historical fiction book as a child. I'm pleased to find that my appreciation for this story of family has increased.
It's simple but not simplistic. Gentle but not fluffy. The characters' various emotions, while handled with a light touch, are real—from the youngsters to the adults. There's so much said in just a few words, and I now hear more in the story. The benefit of my adult ears added to the memory of my childhood hearing.
Back then, I enjoyed the sequel, Skylark, even more. I may have to post here about revisiting that one too.
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