Understanding 'Sarah, Plain and Tall'

The video reviews 'Sarah Plain and Tall', a Newberry award-winning book. It narrates the story of Sarah Wheaton, who responds to an ad for a mail-order bride and visits a family in need of a new mother. The book explores themes of adaptation, family, and emotional growth as Sarah integrates into the family, bringing joy and facing challenges. Despite its simplicity, the book is rich in metaphors and evokes warmth, similar to 'Little House on the Prairie'. The reviewer appreciates the book's slice-of-life storytelling and gives it a 9 out of 10.

What is the name of the book being reviewed?

• Boxcar Children

• Little House on the Prairie

• Michael, Short and Dumpy

• Sarah, Plain and Tall

Who commissioned the review of the book?

• A teacher

• A student

• A publisher

• A librarian

What event led to Anna's mother passing away?

• A car accident

• Giving birth to Caleb

• An unknown cause

• A long illness

Why does Sarah Wheaton decide to move?

• Her brother is getting married

• She wants to start a new life

• She received a job offer

• She is running away from home

How do the children feel about Sarah's arrival?

• Both are excited

• Both are hesitant

• Caleb is excited, Anna is hesitant

• Anna is excited, Caleb is hesitant

What activity does Sarah introduce to the family?

• Reading books

• Gardening

• Swimming in the pond

• Playing board games

What does Sarah miss from her old home?

• The city life

• The forests

• The sand dunes

• The mountains

What does Papa create to remind Sarah of her home?

• A painting

• A sandcastle

• A song

• A slide out of hay

What does Sarah do to show her independence?

• She builds a house

• She travels back to Maine

• She starts her own business

• She learns to ride a horse and wagon

What does Sarah bring back from town?

• New clothes

• Presents for the children

• A letter from her brother

• A new pet