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Skylark
by Patricia MacLachlan
The sequel to Sarah, Plan and Tall, Skylark rejoins the newly formed Whitting family the summer after Sarah and Jacob marry. The plains are beset with a scorching drought challenging the new family with dwindling water supplies, fire, and lengthy separation. Similar to MacLachlan's first book, the second is narrated by Anna and tackles questions of what loyalty and family really mean. As poignant as the first and written in the same style, the characters continue to grow and deepen while remaining accessible and comforting to young readers.
For parents, topics that may bring up questions from curious minds include: birth, death, drought, loneliness and the dangers of fire (no injuries are portrayed). I have read #1 and #2 to my almost five year old and they have been her favorite of all the chapter books we've read so far. Some historical context and topical information has to be explained to young pre-readers.
For parents, topics that may bring up questions from curious minds include: birth, death, drought, loneliness and the dangers of fire (no injuries are portrayed). I have read #1 and #2 to my almost five year old and they have been her favorite of all the chapter books we've read so far. Some historical context and topical information has to be explained to young pre-readers.