--- product_id: 17636026 title: "Sarah, Plain and Tall: A Newbery Medal Winner" price: "£8.73" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17636026-sarah-plain-and-tall-a-newbery-medal-winner store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Sarah, Plain and Tall: A Newbery Medal Winner **Price:** £8.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sarah, Plain and Tall: A Newbery Medal Winner - **How much does it cost?** £8.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17636026-sarah-plain-and-tall-a-newbery-medal-winner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This beloved Newbery Medal–winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family. Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, Anna and her younger brother Caleb wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she sing? Will she stay? This children's literature classic is perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie books, historical fiction, and timeless stories using rich and beautiful language. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss and love. This anniversary edition includes author Patricia MacLachlan's Newbery speech, a discussion guide, and a reading list. This modern classic is a strong choice for independent reading. Read the rest of the Sarah books by Patricia MacLachlan: Skylark, Caleb’s Story, More Perfect than the Moon , and Grandfather’s Dance . Review: Plain but beautiful story - Very short story that can make you feel satisfied with something hard to be done. Also plain but quite interesting story Review: A Modern Classic--A "Must Read" For All - The "Sarah, Plain and Tall Treasury" should be essential reading for all ages. While written at a grade-school level, the vibrant writing of Patricia Maclachlan draws in readers to the world of Jacob Witting, widower with 2 young children; and Sarah Wheaton, an independent middle aged single woman from Maine. One can smell the sea, taste the dust of a hot, Kansas drought, and feel the cold of a long winter through this trilogy of stories. History (a drought which preceded the dust bowl, World War I, the influenza epidemic) is presented in a natural way, so that young people don't even know they are learning. Warm, pure, growing relationships between grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and children are demonstrated in a viable way. The characters' strengths and weaknesses are shown; but young people are not polluted by evil as they witness human frailty. Love is a pervasive theme; an honest love that chooses to help one another, despite pain and difficulty. In a world where so many children and teenagers are cut off from their working parents, grandparents are displaced, and friendships are based upon movies and fashions, the reality of true relationships provide a pattern of hope. Our church school received a copy of this book for its library -- children of all ages love the Sarah stories. A friend near 60, not much of a reader, fell in love with these stories...she'll share them with her grandchildren. We scatter the Sarah stories along the path of various friends of all ages; we enjoy them so much. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,226 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Children's 1800s American Historical Fiction #47 in Children's Short Story Collections #78 in Children's Chapter Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,833 Reviews | ## Images ![Sarah, Plain and Tall: A Newbery Medal Winner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91f4U1bPSPL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plain but beautiful story *by K***R on July 7, 2026* Very short story that can make you feel satisfied with something hard to be done. Also plain but quite interesting story ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Modern Classic--A "Must Read" For All *by D***E on November 1, 2012* The "Sarah, Plain and Tall Treasury" should be essential reading for all ages. While written at a grade-school level, the vibrant writing of Patricia Maclachlan draws in readers to the world of Jacob Witting, widower with 2 young children; and Sarah Wheaton, an independent middle aged single woman from Maine. One can smell the sea, taste the dust of a hot, Kansas drought, and feel the cold of a long winter through this trilogy of stories. History (a drought which preceded the dust bowl, World War I, the influenza epidemic) is presented in a natural way, so that young people don't even know they are learning. Warm, pure, growing relationships between grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and children are demonstrated in a viable way. The characters' strengths and weaknesses are shown; but young people are not polluted by evil as they witness human frailty. Love is a pervasive theme; an honest love that chooses to help one another, despite pain and difficulty. In a world where so many children and teenagers are cut off from their working parents, grandparents are displaced, and friendships are based upon movies and fashions, the reality of true relationships provide a pattern of hope. Our church school received a copy of this book for its library -- children of all ages love the Sarah stories. A friend near 60, not much of a reader, fell in love with these stories...she'll share them with her grandchildren. We scatter the Sarah stories along the path of various friends of all ages; we enjoy them so much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such A Good Read *by R***E on September 9, 2026* This can be enjoyed I think from ages 12 to adult. Such beautiful writing. It is not a long book, so for a teacher or parent trying to get a child into reading, it might be a good choice. It's a Newberry Medal Winner. Read the book before watching the movie. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sarah, Plain and Tall: A Newbery Award Winner (Sarah, Plain and Tall, 1) - Skylark (Sequel to "Sarah, Plain and Tall") Harper Trophy - Caleb's Story (Sarah, Plain and Tall, 3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17636026-sarah-plain-and-tall-a-newbery-medal-winner](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17636026-sarah-plain-and-tall-a-newbery-medal-winner) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-11-13*