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Read By: Glenn Close Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061800146

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

17

Longest Chapter Length:

07:48 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:26 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

17

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Publisher Description

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)

Quotes

  • “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

Skylark Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Of course, you have to read this one after Sarah, Plain and Tall. Really great children's books. "

    — Margaret, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The second in the "Sarah" series. The story of how a pioneer family survives a drought. "

    — Michelle, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great story about life on the plains and the importance of working together. "

    — Rosalee, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i loved it so much!!!!!!! "

    — Kathy, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great young adult books. Quick, easy reads. "

    — Errica, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Interesting book about a family on a farm who have to deal with a drought. "

    — Abigail, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my third favorite of the Sarah, Plain and Tall stories. First is the original tale, second is Caleb's Story. This woman tells a better story in 100 pages or less than most authors do in 500. "

    — Karen, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the sequel to Sarah Plain and Tall and I just found out there was one. It was just as good as the first one. It is another kids book on my list. :o) Some of my favorite books are kids books, I guess. "

    — Angela, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Skylark is the sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall. The story begins with Sarah and Jacob getting married. There is a terrible drought so Sarah takes the children to Maine, while Jacob stays behind. Jacob goes to Maine to get his family after the drought is over and the story has a very happy ending. "

    — Lindsey, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like this book, because it's not difficult and not easy. I nothing learned from this book, because there isn't much information. "

    — Nastya, 7/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Book 2 of Sarah, Plain and Tall series. "

    — Kaye, 6/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My kids will enjoy this one too. "

    — Rachel, 2/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was alright. Very short and to the point. Ok. "

    — Ally, 2/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this series! What a wonderful story. I am so glad to have finally been able to read this treasure. "

    — Paula, 12/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's hard to live up to Sarah Plain and Tall, but this is pretty good for a sequel. "

    — Bookwoman67, 10/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is the second book to Sarah Plain and Tall--and it too is lacking too much detail to make a good story. blah. "

    — Teri, 8/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Read with kids that struggle to read on level. They were lukewarm about this book. But the story was good. "

    — Sheri, 8/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Since I read book 1 of the series, figured might want to read book 2 as well. "

    — Gary, 7/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " First time I've read this one. I was familiar with the story because of the Hallmark movie, but it's really good to get this one under my belt. :) "

    — Anne, 7/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you liked Sarah Plain and Tall you will like Skylark. It's a short book about the same family after Sarah and Jacob's marriage, about a drought and a visit to Maine to visit Sarah's family. Very nice sweet book. "

    — Maggie, 5/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The second in the series. The story of how the family survives the prairie drought. "

    — Michellesiegel, 4/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Touching but not at all cheesy. "

    — Misa, 1/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the next book after Sarah plain and tall. Another good story. "

    — Marianne, 11/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A. loved it ("can I give it a hundred stars?"), but I thought it was plodding and uninspired. "

    — Caroline, 11/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this book following Sarah Plain and Tall and I didn't find it as good as Sarah Plain and Tall. Skylark continues the story, but not with the same depth and feeling as Sarah. "

    — Kathleen, 9/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " #2 in the series...so good! "

    — Tiffany, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book! It was much better than the first one. "

    — Justine, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just as sweet and touching as it's prequel - Sara, Plain and Tall. "

    — Alisa, 2/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this was a very sweet and simple book talking about family relationships. It is a happy book that warms your heart when you read it. "

    — Laura, 12/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just finished reading this and Sarah, Plain and Tall to Penelope. She didn't want me to stop reading! "

    — Annagrace, 11/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book because they travel just like my family. It was so nice that Pappa stayed home during the drought then came and got the family when it was over. "

    — Avalon, 10/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Skylark is the sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall. The story begins with Sarah and Jacob getting married. There is a terrible drought so Sarah takes the children to Maine, while Jacob stays behind. Jacob goes to Maine to get his family after the drought is over and the story has a very happy ending. "

    — Lindsey, 10/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just loved this sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall. I really like the way the author writes. It's so simple yet poetic and beautiful at the same time. I loved the reality of the story. And the way it unfolds through a child's eyes. Another great book to share with my kids. "

    — Cara, 10/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A. loved it ("can I give it a hundred stars?"), but I thought it was plodding and uninspired. "

    — Caroline, 8/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great young adult books. Quick, easy reads. "

    — Errica, 8/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall. I like this book much better. "

    — Shaundell, 7/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Touching but not at all cheesy. "

    — Misa, 6/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love these books and have never come across anything quite like them. It's not the words that are in the book that make it so great, but the words that aren't there. "

    — Carly, 5/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was good! "

    — Bridget, 3/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was simply a magical little book. "

    — Juan, 3/23/2010

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.