Patricia MacLachlan (1938–2022)
Teoksen Sarah, Plain and Tall tekijä
About the Author
Patricia MacLachlan was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on March 3, 1938. She received a B.A. from the University of Connecticut in 1962 and taught English at a junior high school until 1979. She began writing picture books and novels at the age of thirty-five. Her works include The Facts and Fictions of näytä lisää Minna Pratt, Skylark, Caleb's Story, Grandfather's Dance, Three Names, All the Places to Love, Before You Came, Cat Talk, and Snowflakes Fall. She won the Golden Kite Award for Arthur, for the Very First Time and the 1986 Newbery Medal for Sarah, Plain and Tall. (Bowker Author Biography) näytä vähemmän
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Tekijän teokset
Wonders classroom trade book library package. Grade 3 509 kappaletta
My Friend Earth: (Earth Day Books with Environmentalism Message for Kids, Saving Planet Earth, Our Planet Book) (2019) 106 kappaletta
Sarah, Plain and Tall Complete Set (Sarah, Plain and Tall ~ Skylark ~ Caleb's Story ~ More Perfect Than the Moon ~… (2003) 5 kappaletta
The Sick Day 1 kappale
Sarah, Plain & Tall Collection 1 kappale
Sara Plain and Tall 1 kappale
Fly away 1 kappale
Sarah, plain and tall [Kit] 1 kappale
Sarah, Plain and Tall 3 1 kappale
Through Grandpas Eyes 1 kappale
Associated Works
Dragons & Dreams: A Collection of New Fantasy and Science Fiction Stories (1986) — Avustaja — 41 kappaletta
Merkitty avainsanalla
Yleistieto
- Muut nimet
- Pritzkau, Patricia Marie (birth)
- Syntymäaika
- 1938-03-03
- Kuolinaika
- 2022-03-31
- Sukupuoli
- female
- Kansalaisuus
- USA
- Syntymäpaikka
- Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
- Asuinpaikat
- Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA (Birth)
Minnesota (childhood)
Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA - Koulutus
- University of Connecticut
- Ammatit
- Teacher (Bennett Junior High School, Manchester, CT, English teacher, 1963–79)
Lecturer (Smith College, Northampton, MA, visiting lecturer, 1986– )
Teacher (creative writing workshops for adults and children)
Board Member (Children's Aid Family Service Agency, 1970–80)
children's book author - Organisaatiot
- National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance
Pi Beta Phi - Palkinnot ja kunnianosoitukset
- National Humanities Medal (2002)
Christopher Medal (Christopher Society)
Jäseniä
Kirja-arvosteluja
Enjoyed this one. Some suspense thrown in that made it fun.
I remember liking this children's historical fiction book even more than the one before it, Sarah, Plain and Tall, when I read them as a child. Would I still love Skylark that much, reading it again as an adult?
Well. I'm pretty sure I love it more now, having the benefit of my current perspective added to the memory of my childhood heart.
It's a simple but substantive story of family, written with a light yet poignant touch. You really do feel the sting of the Wittings' multifaceted struggle. When there are tears, they're relatable. When there's laughter, it's refreshing. The Wittings' bonds are growing and deepening—including the grown-up love between Sarah and Jacob, witnessed through Anna's young but perceptive eyes.
Back when I read the first two books, the rest of this series didn't exist yet. So I'll soon be checking out more about the Witting family for the first time.… (lisätietoja)
Well. I'm pretty sure I love it more now, having the benefit of my current perspective added to the memory of my childhood heart.
It's a simple but substantive story of family, written with a light yet poignant touch. You really do feel the sting of the Wittings' multifaceted struggle. When there are tears, they're relatable. When there's laughter, it's refreshing. The Wittings' bonds are growing and deepening—including the grown-up love between Sarah and Jacob, witnessed through Anna's young but perceptive eyes.
Back when I read the first two books, the rest of this series didn't exist yet. So I'll soon be checking out more about the Witting family for the first time.… (lisätietoja)
My goodness. I really liked this children's historical fiction book as a child. I'm pleased to find that my appreciation for this story of family has increased.
It's simple but not simplistic. Gentle but not fluffy. The characters' various emotions, while handled with a light touch, are real—from the youngsters to the adults. There's so much said in just a few words, and I now hear more in the story. The benefit of my adult ears added to the memory of my childhood hearing.
Back then, I enjoyed the sequel, Skylark, even more. I'm looking forward to revisiting that one too. Hopefully soon.… (lisätietoja)
It's simple but not simplistic. Gentle but not fluffy. The characters' various emotions, while handled with a light touch, are real—from the youngsters to the adults. There's so much said in just a few words, and I now hear more in the story. The benefit of my adult ears added to the memory of my childhood hearing.
Back then, I enjoyed the sequel, Skylark, even more. I'm looking forward to revisiting that one too. Hopefully soon.… (lisätietoja)
Listat
Newbery Adjacent (2)
Reading Rainbow (1)
Pioneers (1)
4th Grade Books (1)
Put a Bird On It (1)
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In keeping with those before it, although this story told from young Caleb's point of view is a children's book, it isn't just a simplistic little kiddie tale. And in a way, it's more Caleb's father's and grandfather's story than it is Caleb's. It's serious and understated in its illustration of a critical family rift and what it takes to repair it.
It was interesting seeing how the author ties this tale to the previous two with gentle reminders from the family's past. I certainly plan on continuing with the next book.… (lisätietoja)