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Sarah, Plain and Tall

by Patricia MacLachlan
RM18.33 MYR Now RM14.59 MYR Save 20% more
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Heartwarming story of family, love, and loss.

"Sarah, Plain and Tall" is a heartwarming story that explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love. The book tells the story of a widowed farmer who advertises for a wife and is joined by Sarah. Sarah's arrival causes the children to fall in love with her, but they also fear that she will someday leave them. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is the portrayal of Sarah's character, who misses her home but loves the family more and stays with them. The book is a great read for children and adults looking for an emotionally stirring story that celebrates love and family.

  • Newbery Medal (1986)
  • Scott O'Dell Award (1986)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1987)
  • Boekenleeuw (1989)
  • Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (1988)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (1986)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Sarah, Plain and Tall

by Patricia MacLachlan
RM18.33 MYR Now RM14.59 MYR Save 20% more
ISBN: 9780064402057
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM27.11 MYR
Authors: Patricia MacLachlan
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Classics, Middle Grade
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 85237 readers)

Description

When Papa's new wife, Sarah, arrives from Maine, the children begin to love her but fear that she will one day leave them.
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Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Heartwarming story of family, love, and loss.

"Sarah, Plain and Tall" is a heartwarming story that explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love. The book tells the story of a widowed farmer who advertises for a wife and is joined by Sarah. Sarah's arrival causes the children to fall in love with her, but they also fear that she will someday leave them. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is the portrayal of Sarah's character, who misses her home but loves the family more and stays with them. The book is a great read for children and adults looking for an emotionally stirring story that celebrates love and family.

  • Newbery Medal (1986)
  • Scott O'Dell Award (1986)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1987)
  • Boekenleeuw (1989)
  • Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (1988)
  • Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (1986)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.