18 books like Sarah, plain and tall

What to read after Sarah, plain and tall — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Skylark Patricia MacLachlan · 1994 · ★ 4.0 · 93p · ≈ 3h · Moderate My mother, Sarah, doesn't love the prairie. She tries, but she can't help remembering what she knew first. Sarah came to the prairie from Maine to marry Papa. But that summer, a drought turned the land dry and brown. Fires swept across the fields and coyotes came to the well in search of water. So Sarah took Anna and Caleb back east, where they would be safe. Papa stayed behind. He would not… Shares: Stepmothers, Frontier and pioneer life, Children's fiction

On the Banks of Plum Creek Laura Ingalls Wilder · 1937 · ★ 4.2 · 345p · ≈ 11h · Challenging Laura and her family move to Minnesota where they live in a dugout until a new house is built and face misfortunes caused by flood, blizzard, and grasshoppers. Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Historical Fiction, Children's fiction

The Invention of Hugo Cabret Brian Selznick · 1920 · ★ 4.2 · 534p · ≈ 17h · Challenging ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and the owner of a small toy booth in the train station, Hugo’s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a… Shares: Ficción juvenil, Historical Fiction, Children's fiction

Little House in the Big Woods Laura Ingalls Wilder · 1932 · ★ 4.2 · 258p · ≈ 8h · Challenging The first in a series of truly charming tales of life on the early American frontier, Little House in the Big Woods introduces us to Laura Ingalls, her Ma and Pa, big sister Mary and Baby Carrie. She lives in an isolated cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and spends her days helping Ma with household chores, learning how to care for a house, farm and family. The descriptions of typical… Shares: Ficción juvenil, Frontier and pioneer life, Children's fiction

Kiowa Trail Louis L'Amour · 1964 · ★ 4.1 · 148p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Kate Lundy, owner of the Tumbling B, and Conn Dury, her foreman, told Tom the rules: men from the cattle drives are forbidden on the north side of town. People appreciated the money the cowboys spent but thought them too coarse to be near their homes. Enticed to come calling by Linda McDonald, daughter of one of the leading citizens, Tom Lundy broke the law and crossed the line. Later that night,… Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Children's fiction

Little Town on the Prairie Laura Ingalls Wilder · 1941 · ★ 4.2 · 303p · ≈ 10h · Challenging Pa's homestead thrives, Laura gets her first job in town, blackbirds eat the corn and oats crops, Mary goes to college, and Laura gets into trouble at school, but becomes a certified school teacher. Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Historical Fiction, Children's fiction

The Golly Sisters Go West Betsy Cromer Byars · 1985 · ★ 3.7 · 64p · ≈ 2h · Moderate May-May and Rose, the singing, dancing Golly sisters, travel west by covered wagon, entertaining people along the way. Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Children's fiction

The Big Catch Anastasia Suen · 2009 Robot and Rico are off to the beach! While Rico is busy fishing, Robot is bored. Rico wants to catch the biggest fish, but Robot may end up with a bigger surprise. Shares: Ficción juvenil, Children's fiction

The Long Winter Laura Ingalls Wilder · 1940 · ★ 4.2 · 354p · ≈ 11h · Challenging After an October blizzard, Laura's family moves from the claim shanty into town for the winter, a winter that an Indian has predicted will be seven months of bad weather. Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Children's fiction

Woods Runner Gary Paulsen · 2010 · ★ 3.9 · 164p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Samuel, 13, spends his days in the forest, hunting for food for his family. He has grown up on the frontier of a British colony, America. Far from any town, or news of the war against the King that American patriots have begun near Boston.But the war comes to them. British soldiers and Iroquois attack. Samuel's parents are taken away, prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined… Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Historical Fiction, Children's fiction

Centennial 1 James A. Michener · 1974 · ★ 4.5 · 932p · ≈ 31h · Moderate Product Description: A stunning panorama of the West, CENTENNIAL is an enthralling celebration of our country, brimming with the glory and the greatness of the American past that only bestselling author James Michener could bring to stunning life. From the Native Americans, the migrating white men and women, the cowboys, and the foreigners, it is a story of trappers, traders, homesteaders, gold… Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Children's fiction

The Trumpet of the Swan E. B. White · 1970 · ★ 4.1 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Now available for the first time as an ebook! Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices.This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, is a classic of children's literature that perfectly describes what it's like to march to the beat of your own drummer.Louis is a trumpeter swan,… Shares: Ficción juvenil, Children's fiction

Old Yeller Fred Gipson · 1920 · ★ 4.4 · 117p · ≈ 3h · Challenging At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller. The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene. Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for… Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Historical Fiction, Children's fiction

Outcasts of Poker Flat Bret Harte · 1931 · 58p · ≈ 1h · Challenging Upon waking from their overnight camp in the mountains, four exiles from Poker Flat and a young couple traveling to the town face a snowstorm with limited provisions. Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Children's fiction

Call Me Frances Tucket Gary Paulsen · 1995 · ★ 4.0 · 97p · ≈ 3h · Moderate This is a first class [youth western fiction][1] with lots of adventure and great feats of survival. The book shows courage in the worst of times and teach valuable lessons that you can achieve anything you put your mind to! A fantastic book to read for boys and girls. [1]: http://www.zachsbookclub.com/2013/07/call-me-francis-tucket/ Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Children's fiction

The pioneers James Fenimore Cooper · 1800 · ★ 3.5 · 489p · ≈ 16h · Challenging MEET NATTY BUMPPO The first volume in the famous Leatherstocking Tales, The Pioneers introduces Natty Bumppo, the quintessential American hunter and frontiersman who struggles to defend his cherished freedom. Shares: Frontier and pioneer life, Historical Fiction, Children's fiction

A Prize Inside Anastasia Suen · 2009 Rico is missing just one Hero Cat prize. Robot and Rico take a trip to the grocery store. With Robot's special tricks, Rico is sure he'll get the prize he wants. Even if he has to check every cereal box in the store! Shares: Ficción juvenil, Children's fiction

Skate Trick Anastasia Suen · 2009 · 32p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Roll! Jump! Flip! Rico has learned a lot of new skateboard tricks. Robot wants to learn too. Can Rico teach Robot, or will his skateboarding dreams disappear? Shares: Ficción juvenil, Children's fiction

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