This timeless classic is perfect for lovers of historical fiction and beautiful language. Sarah, Plain and Tall explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love through the eyes of young Anna in the late nineteenth century. When Sarah arrives from Maine to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother, Anna and her brother Caleb anxiously wait to see if she'll be nice, sing, and stay. The 30th Anniversary edition includes author Patricia MacLachlan's Newbery speech, a discussion guide, and a reading list.