Sarah, Plain and Tall Summary
Patricia MacLachlan

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Sarah, Plain and Tall Summary

Sarah, Plain and Tall is a simple story of a family that needs a mother and of the woman who gradually fills this need.

It is not a tale of wild action or frightful events. Instead, it emphasizes the humanity of characters who yearn to be loved but fear they may be unworthy of love. The novella focuses on honest emotion and portrays characters attempting to cope with complex feelings.

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