The second book in the series that began with the Newbery Medal–winning Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.
My mother, Sarah, doesn't love the prairie. She tries, but she can't help remembering what she knew first.
Sarah came to the prairie from Maine to marry Papa. But that summer, a drought turned the land dry and brown. Fires swept across the fields and coyotes came to the well in search of water. So Sarah took Anna and Caleb back east, where they would be safe. Papa stayed behind. He would not leave his land.
Maine was beautiful, but Anna missed home, and Papa. And as the weeks went by, she began to wonder what would happen if the rains never came. Would she and Caleb and Sarah and Papa ever be a family again?
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"Skylark was another book about Sarah, Caleb, Anna, and Papa. In this book, just as Sarah ajusts to the new country life, a sudden drought starts. Duststorms come often, and a fire starts across the plains-ruining Sarah and her family's property. Sarah then is able to travel to Maine where it is raining and beautiful. Another beautiful story."
— KatieLynn (4 out of 5 stars)
“MacLachlan packs a lot into this spare tale and never diverges from the child's point of view, even when showing adult behavior. The happy result is emotional impact without cloying sentimentality.”
— Booklist“MacLachlan's prose is as lyrical and graceful as ever. Packed with meaning and portent…each sentence shows the careful touch of a master.”
— School Library Journal“Skylark is one sequel that is as successful as the original.”
— The Horn Book“Just as in Sarah, Plain and Tall, MacLachlan's style is terse, poetic and underscored with deep feelings for her characters.”
— Children’s Literature" I loved this sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall! The writing is simple yet beautiful. It is a very quick read. "
— Rosanne, 2/18/2014" This one is not as good as Sarah Plain and Tall. I read Sarah Plain and Tall when I was in 2nd grade. I loved that book so very much and when I found out there were more I had to read them. This one was not as good as the first but it was still pretty cool. "
— Amanda, 2/17/2014" Sarah is really calm in the book and she is really pretty. I read it because my teacher read Sarah Plain and Tall in the classroom, so I wanted to go to the library to get the book-- but instead I saw Skylark, so I wanted to read that. "
— Sydneyp, 2/10/2014" Yet another great book we read this summer! I love how vivid MacLachlan gets describing her surroundings! Grace loved whenever she mentioned the Sea. "
— Lora, 2/6/2014" I saw the films before I read these books... big mistake! I think it affected me when I read the book. I am just not a Glenn Close fan. Sorry! "
— Caryn, 1/21/2014" Of course, you have to read this one after Sarah, Plain and Tall. Really great children's books. "
— Margaret, 1/17/2014" The second in the "Sarah" series. The story of how a pioneer family survives a drought. "
— Michelle, 1/16/2014" Great story about life on the plains and the importance of working together. "
— Rosalee, 1/13/2014" i loved it so much!!!!!!! "
— Kathy, 12/20/2013" Great young adult books. Quick, easy reads. "
— Errica, 12/18/2013" Interesting book about a family on a farm who have to deal with a drought. "
— Abigail, 12/10/2013Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal.
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