Title: Sarah Plain And Tall
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
Illustrator: Patricia MacLachlan
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Year Published: 1985
Format: Paper Back
Genre: Newberry Award Winner
Reading Level: Self-Reader
Reading Interest Level: Upper Elementary- Middle School
Topics: Family Relationships
Summary: A family in a small farming town had lost their mother and wife a few years back, so papa decides to send a letter to “Sarah” in hopes that she would eventually come and live with the family forever and resume the role as mother and wife. When Sarah replies that she will come and stay with the family for a short while before making her final decision, the children are overwhelmed with excitement. After Sarah has stayed with the family for some time, she decides that she would in fact very much so like to become their mother and wife and decides to live with them for the remainder of her life.
Extension Activity: Since this book deals with children and adult relationships within a family unit; I would have the kids write letters to their parents/ guardians, thanking them for something or reminding them how much they appreciate everything they do for them. This would allow the kids to not only work on penmanship but it would remind them the quality of good manners and appreciation.
