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Sarah, Plain and Tall

by Patricia MacLachlan

Newbery Medal · 1986 · Winner
Children'sISBN 9780669365948

Award History

AwardYearStatus
Newbery Medal1986Winner

About the Author

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was an acclaimed American children's author best known for her Newbery Medal-winning novel Sarah, Plain and Tall (1985) and its sequels, part of over 60 books exploring family life on the prairie. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she began publishing after teaching English and received major awards including the Scott O'Dell Award, Christopher Award, and National Humanities Medal in 2002.

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