Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan was an American children's book author, best known for her Newbery Medal-winning novel 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'. Her works often explore themes of family, childhood, and the prairie landscape. She was born on March 3, 1938, and passed away on March 31, 2022. Throughout her career, she wrote numerous beloved books for young readers.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Sarah, Plain and Tall
This is a heartwarming story set in the late 19th century about a widower and his two children living on the prairie who place an ad for a wife and mother. A woman named Sarah from Maine responds and comes to live with them for a trial period. Over time, Sarah, who is described as plain and tall, forms a bond with the children and the father, and despite her longing for the sea, she decides to stay and become a part of their family.
