Sarah, Plain and Tall Collection

First this book was incredibly short and I am kind of surprised that it won the Newbery. It isn't that it is a bad book, it just didn't seem to be stellar. Having said that, I am sure my early elementary daughter would enjoy it and I suppose it is good to have quality literature at a younger audienc......more

It goes almost without saying that this book is indispensable. The narrated version by consummate actress Glenn Close is as close to perfect as an audiobook can be. Okay, her little kid voice almost threw me at first, but a few minutes into the recording I was lost in the story and the persuasive vo......more

Such sweet stories. Always a joy to re-read.......more

The first book is so charming and delightful. The second and third books are not quite as delightful. The second book has really fun aunts. I would have loved to read a book of just their adventures. Third book doesn’t have the aunties so that was disappointing.......more

I remembered loving the first book years ago, but when I came across the series on audio I was drawn to a reread. Great nuanced characters, quiet but intense drama, powerful sense of place (both prairie and Maine), and lyrical narration by Glen Close.......more