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This Newbery Medal-winning series tells the story of Sarah, a mail-order bride who moves to the prairie to help a widowed father raise his children. The series is known for its gentle exploration of family, love, and the challenges of frontier life.
Mildred D. Taylor
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
This powerful novel about a African-American family living in the South during the Great Depression shares the same themes of family, love, and perseverance as Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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The Tale of Despereaux
This Newbery Medal-winning novel about a brave mouse, a troubled princess, and a servant girl is a heartwarming tale of love, family, and the power of storytelling, much like Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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The Secret Garden
This classic novel about a young girl who discovers a hidden garden and brings it back to life shares the same themes of growth, discovery, and the healing power of love as Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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The One and Only Ivan
This Newbery Medal-winning novel about a gorilla living in a shopping mall and his quest for freedom will appeal to readers who enjoy the themes of family and belonging in Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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Bridge To Terabithia
This Newbery Medal-winning novel about two young friends who create a magical kingdom in the woods explores themes of friendship, loss, and the power of imagination, much like Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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The Giver
This dystopian novel about a young boy who is chosen to receive memories of the past shares the same themes of discovery, growth, and the importance of human connection as Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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Because of Winn-Dixie
This heartwarming novel about a young girl and her stray dog explores themes of friendship, family, and the power of community, much like Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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The Saturdays
This Newbery Honor-winning novel about four siblings who start a Saturday fund to explore the city shares the same themes of family, adventure, and the joys of discovery as Sarah, Plain and Tall.
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