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Caleb's Story Audiobook

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Read By: Glenn Close Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061799136

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

15

Longest Chapter Length:

13:54 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

08:24 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

17

Publisher Description

The third book in the series that began with the Newbery Medal–winning Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. This audio edition is narrated by Glenn Close.

Anna has done something terrible. She has given me a journal to fill.

"It's your job now," Anna says as she hands Caleb her journals, asking him to continue writing the family story. But Sarah, Jacob, Anna, Caleb, and their new little sister, Cassie, have already formed a family, and Caleb fears there will be nothing left to write about. That is, before Cassie discovers a mysterious old man in the barn, and everything changes. Everyone is excited about the arrival of a new family member—except for Jacob, who holds a bitter grudge. Only the special love of Caleb, and the gift he offers, can help to mend the pain of the past.

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"Patricia MacLachlan has made another sequel to Sarah, Plain, and Tall and it is still as great at the first and second book! In this book we meet a strange man with one big secret - He's Caleb's grandfather! Caleb's father, Jacob, is angry when he finds out his father is at their house, but with some work their relationship is bound back together."

— Sarah (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Heartwarming…Fans of the first two books will enjoy learning more about this resourceful and loving family.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “An excellent work of historical fiction, a satisfying sequel, and an inspiring tale about love and forgiveness.”

    — School Library Journal
  • “MacLachlan’s spare yet elegant prose conveys the deep feelings of the characters as they work through a difficult time…Series fans will welcome this, but it’s also a solid offering that can stand on its own.”

    — Booklist
  • “Newbery Medalist MacLachlan continues the story of the Witting family, with the believable characters readers have come to know and love…MacLachlan’s appreciative readers will savor this new addition to the chronicle of a delightful family, and many will be hoping for another volume in the series so we can learn precocious Cassie’s story as she grows older.”

    — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Caleb's Story Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.761904761904762 out of 53.761904761904762 out of 53.761904761904762 out of 53.761904761904762 out of 53.761904761904762 out of 5 (3.76)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Grandpa shows up after leaving when Papa was young. Caleb teaches him how to read. Change of heart story. "

    — Marilyn, 1/30/2014
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    " Very touching he is so sweet "

    — Maggie, 1/21/2014
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    " Amazing story of forgiveness and family ties. "

    — Rosalee, 1/19/2014
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    " This is what happens after skylark. You will fall in love with these books just as i did. "

    — Marianne, 1/16/2014
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    " Sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall. "

    — Krista, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Book 3 of Sarah, Plain and Tall series. "

    — Kaye, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Moar sequels! Maybe it's because I'm an adult, but it was obvious to me that Caleb's grandfather couldn't read. So the big build up to the reveal was annoying - but it is a children's book. Anywho, rounds out the story nicely. "

    — Amber, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " If you liked Sarah Plain and Tall then you will like this one too. "

    — Maggie, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Read this to a 4th grade class. I was very impressed with the life lessons involved, so to speak, for a book geared toward the elementary schooler. "

    — Katie, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I'm so glad I read all 3 of her books about this family: Sarah, Plain and Tall, Skylark, and Caleb's Story. Now I wish she had written another one! I LOVE to read books that are set in the "old" days! "

    — Shannon, 12/2/2013
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    " Another marvelous story by MacLachlan . . . "

    — Fay, 11/13/2013

About Patricia MacLachlan

Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal.

About Glenn Close

Glenn Close is best known for her many Oscar-nominated roles in film, including the psychotic mistress in Fatal Attraction and in an Emmy-winning role on FX’s Damages. In her career she has been Oscar-nominated five times, won three Tony awards, an Obie, three Emmys, two Golden Globes, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.