
Vintage bookshelf · 1980s
Sarah, Plain and Tall
- First published
- 1985
- Reading stage
- For older children
Reading this with your child
In this short historical novel, two children wait to see if a visitor will become part of their family. It's a story that touches on grief and uncertainty, making it a thoughtful choice for older children.
Poetry, activities, and longer fiction. Check the parent notes before choosing these for a younger child.
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Publication history & sources
This book is in the Publishers Weekly historical bestseller survey. Inclusion in that survey documents its cumulative popularity, but does not establish a specific sales rank within the 1980s.
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