A young girl named Sarah finds a lost wolf cub and works to help it survive and return to the wild.
Author
Patricia MacLachlan
35 books in the catalog
Patricia MacLachlan has 35 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, middle grade and coming of age. The titles we've reviewed span 1979 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young girl finds a special gift that brings joy and connection to her family during a difficult time.
A young girl named Lucy navigates the complexities of family and growing up in rural Vermont.
A young girl named Sarah moves to a new home and learns to appreciate nature and art.
A young girl named Anna travels to the prairie to meet her father and potentially become his new wife.
Cassie Binegar is a young girl who moves with her family to a new farm and struggles to adapt to her new life.
Sarah, a young woman from the East, travels to the prairie to marry a widower and becomes a mother figure to his children.
A small robot named Bolt feels lonely and searches for connection and friendship in a world of humans.
A young girl reflects on her life and the wisdom passed down from her father through his words.
A young girl named Dog dreams of having a dog, exploring themes of longing and imagination.
This is a story about a young girl who loves to dance. It explores her passion for movement and the joy it brings her.
A young girl named Annie finds a stray dog named Barkus and works to convince her parents to let her keep him.
A young girl named Lucy spends a summer with her grandmother on a farm, learning about nature and family.
A young girl named Lily finds a stray dog that helps her connect with her deceased father and understand her grief.
A young girl finds solace and connection with nature and animals after a difficult experience, learning to heal and find her voice.
A young girl navigates her identity and family relationships as she grows up in a rural setting.
Two children form a deep connection and navigate life's changes and challenges together.
#18
The Boxcar Children Beginning - The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm
Patricia MacLachlan · 2012
Concern0CleanVirtue9Thin
The Alden children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, find themselves orphaned and seeking a new home.
A young girl named Willow finds unexpected magic and friendship while waiting for something special to happen.
A young girl named Hannah moves to a new town and finds solace in the library and the stories within books.
Edward's Eyes is a gentle story about a boy named Edward who has a unique way of seeing the world and his relationship with his grandmother.
Fiona, a young girl, overcomes her fear of the dark and discovers the beauty of nighttime.
A young girl named Sarah learns about her grandfather's past through his stories and the memories evoked by his dancing.
Caleb recounts his family's journey from Scotland to America and their struggles to build a new life on the prairie.
A young girl named Skylark lives on a farm and experiences the joys and challenges of rural life, including the arrival of a new baby.
A young girl named Sarah moves to a new farm and learns to love her new home and family.
A young girl named Baby lives on a farm and experiences the changes of the seasons.
A young girl named Journey embarks on a solitary journey to find her grandmother after her parents' death.
Minna Pratt navigates the complexities of family, friendship, and her own artistic aspirations as she grows up.
A young girl named Sarah finds a box of old treasures and learns about her family's past.
This book explores the tender moments and simple joys of childhood through a series of vignettes.
A young girl navigates life with two mothers, one biological and one adoptive, experiencing the complexities of family and love.
A young boy named Al living in a rural setting discovers he has a special connection to a magical wizard.
Arthur, a young boy, spends a summer with his grandparents on their farm, experiencing rural life and learning about himself.
A young girl named Sarah is sick at home and reflects on her life and family.
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