Sarah, plain and tall ; Skylark ; Caleb's story

Author

Patricia MacLachlan

Call Number

• J COMPACT DISC MACL (CEN)

Edition

Unabridged version.

Performers

Performed by Glenn Close.

Publication Information

New York, N.Y. : HarperChildren's Audio, p2001.

Physical Description

4 sound discs (4 1/2 hrs.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

Sarah, plain and tall: In the year 1910, New Englander Sarah Wheaton answers an ad for a mail-order bride placed by Kansas farmer Jacob Witting, a widower rearing two children. She begins a 30 day trial period as their guest and enthusiastically assumes all motherly responsibilities. As the days pass, this lonely, motherless family gradually opens their hearts to Sarah and slowly comes to terms with their painful past. Their lives again become spontaneous and magical. Love and respect replace fear and distrust as they join together as a family.

Skylark: When a drought tests the commitment of a mail-order bride from Maine to her new home on the prairie, her stepchildren hope they will be able to remain a family.

Caleb's story: The stranger lurking on the Witting family's prairie farm turns out to be their long-lost grandfather, whose presence plus prodding from Sarah forces Jacob to deal with his past.

Contents

• Sarah, plain and tall
• Skylark
• Caleb's story.