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"Did Mama sing every day?"
Caleb asks his sister Anna.
"Every-single-day," she answers.
"Papa sang, too."

Their mother died the day after Caleb was born. Their house on the prairie is quiet now, and Papa doesn't sing anymore. Then Papa puts an ad in the paper, asking for a wife, and he receives a letter from one Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton, of Maine. Papa, Anna, and Caleb write back. Caleb asks if she sings. Sarah decides to come for a month. She writes Papa: I will come by train. I will wear a yellow bonnet. I am plain and tall, and Tell them I sing. ...

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"Did Mama sing every day?"
Caleb asks his sister Anna.
"Every-single-day," she answers.
"Papa sang, too."

Their mother died the day after Caleb was born. Their house on the prairie is quiet now, and Papa doesn't sing anymore. Then Papa puts an ad in the paper, asking for a wife, and he receives a letter from one Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton, of Maine. Papa, Anna, and Caleb write back. Caleb asks if she sings. Sarah decides to come for a month. She writes Papa: I will come by train. I will wear a yellow bonnet. I am plain and tall, and Tell them I sing. Anna and Caleb wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she like them? Will she stay?

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay.

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  • Posted May 16, 2012

    I read this book in third grade.I love Seal,the cat.IT was soooo

    I read this book in third grade.I love Seal,the cat.IT was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.Read SARAH PLAIN AND TALL.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 15, 2012

    good book

    i give this book 4 stars because the mom died and they where alone for a while this women name Sarah came and everyone likes her and she change the kids life.i recommend this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 15, 2012

    Sarah Plain and Tall Review

    They live on a prairie. There are two kids in this book. They have lots of pets. It is always winter. The boy's name is Cabel. The girl's name is Ann. They meet Sarah and they like her. Now that Sarah is here they have a cat. Their mom died.
    I liked this book because it has a lot of feeling. I like this book because you can read it with another person. It is a sad book.

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  • Posted August 17, 2011

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    Sweet

    A nice short quick read. I read the author's other book Baby and really liked it. I heard about this but for some reason hadn't read it. Now I have and it is a sweet story.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2011

    Good book, if you have a good imagination!

    I liked this book because it was interesting to see the life of Sarah. It was fun to see how different life was during the time when Sarah lived. I think the author could have used better descriptions throughout the book to help me better identify with characters.
    I think 3rd and 4th graders would enjoy this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 3, 2010

    Awesome Book

    My 4th grade students thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. They each had to write a book recommendation and here is the winner...

    This book is by far the novel I have read. It is an exciting historical fiction. I love this book! It is awesome because it keeps you wondering what is going to happen next. Most of my friends give it two thumbs up! This story is mainly about a father name Jacob who is desperate for a wife. So creatively, he puts an add in the paper. The next day, what do you know, he has a responder! Her name is Sarah. Sarah describes herself by saying she is plain and tall. Jacob and Sarah go through thick and thin together. Jacob has two kids names Caleb and Anna. Their mother died right Caleb was born... very sad! Well, there you have it! Sarah, Plain and Tall, the best book ever!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 11, 2010

    INTERESTING STORY

    I thought this story had so much feeling into it.i liked it.

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  • Posted May 11, 2010

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    Excellent book!

    I loved it! I finished reading it in 1 hour with my kids. I would recommend this book for any age it's turely a great book.

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  • Posted January 31, 2010

    Sarah, Plain and Tall: One of My All-Time Favorites

    Although the writer of the book-cover blurbs recommends this book for ages 8-10, I disagree; it is a book for readers of all ages to enjoy. Patricia MacLachlan has created a simple, lovely, heart-warming story about the intricacies, the simplicities, and (mostly) the power of love. The reader experiences not only the hardships of life on the American prairie, but also the indomitable spirit of a motherless family struggling to survive, prosper, and to persuade Sarah, a spirited visitor from Maine, to stay permanently -- to fill a painful void in their lives. Considering the vast differences in background between Jacob's pioneer family and the gentle (but strong) East Coast native, Sarah's decision might a difficult one to make.

    Written from the point of view of Anna, the little girl in the family, the narrative is clear, concise, and totally believable. MacLachlan effectively uses a minimal number of words to create a maximal number of images -- evoking a wide range of emotional responses, from laughter to tears.

    I recommend this book to any child or adult looking to immerse oneself into a family-oriented, "feel-good" story. It's no mystery why Sarah, Plain and Tall is a Newbery Medal winner.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2010

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    A Good Book

    I thought that this book was very good. My favorite part was when the family had the storm, which was a squall. They sleep in the barn, which I never have done before, so I don't know what it is like. I think it would be good to give this book to a friend for their birthday, or to just buy it to read to yourself. It's a great book. It's a series, too. It is the best book I have ever read by Patricia Maclachlan.

    Olivia
    Age 6 1/2

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  • Posted August 22, 2009

    GREAT BOOK

    I had read this book when I was a young child so I was excited to read it to my 2 girls, ages 5 and 7 they loved it as much as I had. we are reading the whole set. they are very short and makes it a great read for my 7 year old to read all by her self

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  • Posted June 9, 2009

    This is a great book...

    My favorite part is when Jacob posted in the newspaper that he was single and looking for a wife because that is when Sarah writes letters and then that is when Sarah comes into the story. I liked when Sarah came to the Prairie and described what it was like in Maine. She gave a lot of vivid images in my head.

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  • Posted April 1, 2009

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    ok book

    the book was ok. there wasn't enoug to it. there could have been more to make the story better.

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  • Posted March 27, 2009

    great book for reading

    Sarah Plain and Tall
    Sarah plain and tall is a great book. It is a fiction book. It was written by Patricia MacLauchlan. I enjoyed reading this book I do suggest to read this book.
    The main characters of this book are Sarah, Caleb, Anna, and there dad. I can identify with Sarah because we both love the sea. Pa pa is creative and funny. Seal is Sarah's cat. The cat disappears in the night.
    The story takes place in the 1900's. They are in the middle of no where in Tennessee. They live on a farm with fields that reminds Sarah of the sea in Maine. There is a barn that the kids like to play in, and they keep all the animals there. The house is old but in good shape.
    I think the author is trying to say people that aren't from where you are just like you. I learned to try new things and to trust people. Pa pa saw a big storm coming and he knew the roof needed to be fix so Sarah and Pa pa fix the roof together and ran inside.
    Two kids and their dad live together on a farm. One day the dad put a flier out looking for a new wife because the kid's mom died and they need more help. Sarah replied to his flier saying that she is plain, tall, and loves the sea. When she got there was happy but still sad. The kids helped her feel better. They went swimming and played in the hay. Sarah wanted to lean how to ride horse and drive. One day Sarah goes to town and its dark now and she not home yet. The kids are sitting inside and the dogs start to bark and every body runs out side it Sarah.
    I thought it was a great book good story, good book. The book was fun. It was slightly predicable. I would give this book four stars

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 5, 2009

    sarah plain and tall

    This book is about a alsome kide name Caleb and a genernouse lady name sarah. Caleb is so happy to see sarah. but he think she wouldent likebecause it is small. when sarah arrived at the house she was plaine and tall. but it semms he guest wrong she likes the house. she even gave them gifs on the frist day. and that y u should read this book.

    I well give this book a three. becaus it os slow and not to much action. And it can be confruesing.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 17, 2008

    Best children's book

    I recommend this to all the children. It is full of lessons and it was quite fun to read. I could still remember this book when I read it in 3nd grade (and I'm in 10th grade now)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 8, 2008

    A reviewer

    I picked up this book knowing it was a 'good' book, but not knowing much else about it. I was thinking it would be a good read for my 8-1/2 y.o. who is a very advanced reader. Once I opened it, I realized it was a much easier reading level than she needs, but I couldn't put it down! What a fabulous story, told beautifully, using words an early reader can handle. I am blown away!! My daughter & I each read the book in under an hour and are online to purchase other books in the series. :)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 26, 2008

    It was not great, but okay

    My teacher read this book to us, and my whole class was bored through the whole thing. I don't really think it was five stars at all. I think it was 2 or 3. Anyway, it was boring. If you like to read newberry books, you should read this.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 15, 2007

    I LOVE IT!!!!

    I love this book because is about a woman called Sarah, she left her family behind in Maine and she went to the preire to have another family that cares about her and there was papa Caleb and Anna,also she went back to Maine to buy colored pencils for the children to show them what the color of the sea was. Read and you love it! I'm in 4 grade and for me it is Outstanding.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 17, 2007

    This is a very boring book

    Sarah Plain and Tall is a very boring, horribly written book. I literally fell asleep reading it. But some people love it. I asked one of my teachers Do you know any good books that I can read? Then one of my teachers said Sarah Plain and tall is a great book. I read it because I don't like giving up on books, and I would read Sarah Plain and Tall really fast. I reccomend this book for a younger person who likes books that take place in rural places. But I think that there way more great books that people can read. I was in third grade when I read this and I think it should be for people younger than third graders. I'd reccomend this for someone in second grade. But anyways I think this was a horrible poor written book.

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