Caleb's Story

Name: Caleb's Story
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
ISBN: 9780061799136

Author: Patricia MacLachlan

Series: Sarah, Plain and Tall #3

Narrator: Glenn Close

Unabridged: 2 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/18/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Lifestyles

Synopsis

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.

About Patricia MacLachlan

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.

About Glenn Close

Glenn Close starred in the Emmy-nominated Hallmark Hall of Fame version of Sarah, Plain and Tall. An Academy Award nominee, Ms. Close has distinguished herself in such critically acclaimed films as The Big Chill, Fatal Attraction, and Dangerous Liaisons.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista

This story is told through Caleb's eyes. His grandfather they thought dead shows up and brings the family drama. This story focuses on how difficult forgiveness is and how important it is also. Patricia does a wonderful job keeping the story at a high level and it seems effortless for her. It feels......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

3.75-4 stars I was a little nervous about whether I'd like the different POV that happens in the third installment of the "Sarah, Plain and Tall" series. Unlike the previous two stories in the series, which are told from Anna's point of view, this story is told from Caleb's. I really liked the emotio......more

Goodreads review by debbicat *made of stardust*

I love the Sarah, Plain and Tall books. I can't remember why I never read this one when I read the first two. I have an old used paperback. It was delightful revisiting this family this week while reading outside, fitting perfectly into the final read for my Retro Chapter Chicks reading challenge fo......more