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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
Read for Newberry Challenge - 1986 winner
This was a reread for me, I'm pretty sure I read the whole series as a kid. Sort of reminds me of Little House on the Prairie but much simpler. I enjoyed the story even if it was super short. Probably a 3.5 I guess?
This was a reread for me, I'm pretty sure I read the whole series as a kid. Sort of reminds me of Little House on the Prairie but much simpler. I enjoyed the story even if it was super short. Probably a 3.5 I guess?
This was the last "read aloud" of the school year. Picture this: my smart phone is plugged into the speakers and I'm streaming the book through Audible. My high needs fourth graders, during the last few weeks of school, sit transfixed listening intently. Listening as if their lives depended on it. When, at the end of the audio (before we watched the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie with Glenn Close-the only movie my kids watched with me all year, thank you very much), I asked my kids which they preferred: their dear old teacher reading aloud or an audio version. You guessed it...me. Score one got the teach-though this particular audio was exceptional. And in case you're wondering...yes, I do have state standards to hang on the movie viewing of the book.
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I think this is a beautiful, simple book. It's as sparse and striking as its setting, and it deals with the themes of love and loss in a way that's accessible to young readers.
Because I am a geek, I sometimes respond to books in very visceral ways, and my feelings stick with me long after I've finished reading. When this, I sort of feel a sense of longing, a pang of sadness, that life doesn't always turn out how you thought it'd be. But this also comes with a quiet hope, that a tiny beauty can be constructed by good people with pure hearts. I know it sounds corny, but that's how this book makes me feel.
Because I am a geek, I sometimes respond to books in very visceral ways, and my feelings stick with me long after I've finished reading. When this, I sort of feel a sense of longing, a pang of sadness, that life doesn't always turn out how you thought it'd be. But this also comes with a quiet hope, that a tiny beauty can be constructed by good people with pure hearts. I know it sounds corny, but that's how this book makes me feel.
Expand Your Horizons 2020: Reread a book you read as a child.
I shared Sarah, Plain and Tall with my daughter. I enjoyed memories of reading it around her age and continuing on with the rest of the series.
"I didn't like it because of the tornadoes and also because Caleb's mother died right after Caleb was born. But I did like that they all worked together." -Cadee, age 7
I shared Sarah, Plain and Tall with my daughter. I enjoyed memories of reading it around her age and continuing on with the rest of the series.
"I didn't like it because of the tornadoes and also because Caleb's mother died right after Caleb was born. But I did like that they all worked together." -Cadee, age 7
Beautiful and so sweet. I can't believe I've never read it before now.
I remember reading this book as a kid-
Landon liked listening to this book
Landon liked listening to this book
So I read this out of order--this is the prequel to Skylark. When Sarah came out west as a mail-order bride. What a way to find your mate--but it worked so beautifully for them. Love this story.
I'm an English teacher and I read this book aloud with third grade students. There are a lot of characters which creates an atmosphere of fulfilling questions about comprehension. Most of the words are at grade level, but there is also the occasional word which students don't know, such as sly.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
January 2023: One of my favorite children's stories, and especially nice this time with Glenn Close reading the audiobook.
June 2016: Lovely and heartwarming. In fewer than 60 pages of beautiful, economical prose that never talks down to its young audience, MacLachlan tells a poignant tale of longing, hope, and love. She brings her small cast of characters to life (sweet Caleb!) and paints a vivid picture of late-19th century life on the plains. Deceptively simple, full of rich emotion and truth. I teared up more than once while reading this. I wish all children's books were so well-written! A real classic.
June 2016: Lovely and heartwarming. In fewer than 60 pages of beautiful, economical prose that never talks down to its young audience, MacLachlan tells a poignant tale of longing, hope, and love. She brings her small cast of characters to life (sweet Caleb!) and paints a vivid picture of late-19th century life on the plains. Deceptively simple, full of rich emotion and truth. I teared up more than once while reading this. I wish all children's books were so well-written! A real classic.