Sarah, plain and tall

Firefly & Fern Summary

Sarah, Plain and Tall is a touching story about a widowed farmer who advertises for a mail-order bride to help raise his children on the American frontier. When Sarah arrives from Maine, the children must learn to accept this stranger into their family and home. Through quiet moments and small gestures, this Newbery Medal-winning classic explores how families are built on love, acceptance, and the courage to embrace change.