Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

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Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan is a heartwarming and timeless tale that will captivate readers who appreciate stories about family, love, and the power of hope, making it a perfect fit for fans of historical fiction, children's literature, and anyone who has ever wondered about the beauty of the human spirit.

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This beloved Newbery Medal–winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family.Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the s...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 6,892 reviews

Moods

hopeful: 66%

emotional: 47%

lighthearted: 47%

inspiring: 25%

reflective: 21%

relaxing: 19%

adventurous: 16%

funny: 11%

sad: 8%

informative: 3%

tense: 2%


Pace

52% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
49% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

11% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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