Skylark (novel)

1994 children's novel by Patricia MacLachlan

This article is about the novel by Patricia MacLachlan. For other works with this name, see Skylark (disambiguation).

Skylark

First hardcover edition

Author| Patricia MacLachlan
Language| English
Genre| Children's novel
Publisher| Harper & Row
Publication place| United States
Media type| Print (paperback)
ISBN| 0-06-023328-1
Preceded by| Sarah, Plain and Tall
Followed by| Caleb's Story

Skylark is a historical children's novel by Patricia MacLachlan published in 1994. It is a sequel to the Newbery Medal-winning novel Sarah, Plain and Tall and follows the lives of the Witting family after Sarah Wheaton arrives. It was adapted from a film with the same name.[1][2]

## Plot overview

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After Jacob and Sarah get married, a severe drought forces the family to make a drastic decision. With Jacob remaining on the farm, Anna and Caleb travel with Sarah to Maine to take refuge from the drought. The journey teaches them that the power of family can transcend distance as they wait for the day when they can be reunited again.

## References

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1. ^ Langer, Emily (April 5, 2022). "Patricia MacLachlan, author of 'Sarah, Plain and Tall,' dies at 84". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
2. ^ Brennan, Patricia (February 7, 1993). "'SKYLARK'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 30, 2024.

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