Book description
Sarah, Plain and Tall arrives as a masterclass in quiet storytelling, perfectly realized for audiobook. Patricia MacLachlan's Newbery-winning novel, set against the vast Nebraska prairie, finds its truest voice through narration. Anna's innocent, observant perspective-waiting for a mail-order bride to become her mother-becomes deeply intimate when heard, not read. The narrator captures Anna's small fears and hopes with gentle precision: the ache of wondering if Sarah will "sing" or stay, the weight of her mother's absence.
This isn't merely a historical tale; it's a sensory experience. The audiobook's pacing mirrors the slow, patient rhythm of the prairie itself. You hear the wind through the grass, feel the texture of a stitched quilt, sense the vastness of the land. MacLachlan's lyrical prose-often compared to Laura Ingalls Wilder's warmth-transcends time. The themes of loss, the quiet courage of building a family, and the profound comfort of belonging unfold gently, never forcing emotion but making it resonate deeply.
For listeners, the audio format elevates the book. The narrator's voice carries the prairie's quiet magic, turning descriptive passages into immersive moments. You don't just learn about Sarah's journey from Maine; you feel the distance, the longing, the hope in her voice as she arrives. The emotional beats-Anna's first glimpse of Sarah, the moment she says "Sarah, plain and tall"-land with perfect, understated impact.
It's the perfect listen for families seeking meaningful stories. The themes of resilience and finding home feel urgently relevant today, wrapped in a simple, timeless narrative. Unlike many historical pieces, this avoids heavy exposition; instead, it lets the characters' quiet moments speak. You'll find yourself leaning in, not for dramatic twists, but for the profound beauty in Anna's ordinary day-to-day. The audiobook makes you feel the warmth of a shared meal, the comfort of a hand held, the quiet strength of a family stitching itself together. It's a story that doesn't shout-it settles in your heart, like the first snow on the prairie. For anyone who values emotional authenticity in children's literature, this audiobook is essential listening.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience