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The narrative is voiced by Anna, a young girl living on a remote farm with her father, Jacob, and her younger brother, Caleb. The family has lived in a quiet, songless world since the children's mother died giving birth to Caleb. Seeking a mother for his children and a companion for himself, Jacob places an advertisement in a newspaper for a wife. Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan’s 1985 masterpiece, , remains a cornerstone of children's historical fiction. Set in the late 19th-century American prairie, the novel—which earned the Newbery Medal and the Scott O'Dell Award—tells a sparse but deeply emotional story of family, loss, and the search for belonging. The Story of the Witting Family She agrees to visit for one month to
Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton, a woman from Maine who describes herself as "," answers the ad. She agrees to visit for one month to see if she can make a life on the prairie. Key Themes and Characters Plain and Tall
Finding Home on the Prairie: The Legacy of Sarah, Plain and Tall