Patricia MacLachlan is a versatile and prolific author whose titles range from picture books to novels, including the Newbery Medal–winning Sarah, Plain and Tall. Barkus was inspired by the imagined adventures of her neighbor’s dog. She lives in Massachusetts
A girl secretly trains to master baseball, torn between her passion and her father's shadow.
A young girl and her brother await the arrival of a potential stepmother from Maine, who may bring much-needed change to their lives on the prairie.
A new sibling arrives, challenging a firstborn's place in the family.
A child discovers and shares the beauty of love and family with a new sibling.
A family struggles to survive on their farm during a severe drought
A prairie wedding reveals life's joys, sorrows, and a special dance.
A mysterious old man disrupts a family's peace, revealing hidden grudges and secrets.
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A girl secretly trains to master baseball, torn between her passion and her father's shadow.
Two horses spread light on New Year's Eve, bridging past and future.
A boy's life changes with the arrival of triplet sisters.
A writer's block is shattered by a magical dog, sparking creativity and change.
Explore Earth's wonders and learn how to be a good friend to our planet.
A red barn stands as a symbol of family, history, and enduring community bonds.
Chickens reveal secrets and demands, sparking chaos on the farm.
Two siblings find hope and healing at an animal shelter after losing their father.
Join Barkus and his owner on new adventures filled with fun and friendship.
Can Little Robot invent a cure for loneliness with creativity and perseverance?
A young girl uncovers family secrets while reporting on her small town's events.
A boy receives a big brown dog as a gift from his uncle and learns about responsibility and friendship
A young girl's love for stories shapes her path to becoming a writer.
A dog guides two children through a storm, revealing secrets of love and loss.
As night falls, creatures prepare for rest under the rising moon.
Discover how a boy from a dreary town became a master of color and art.
A flood threatens, and Lucy must find her voice to save her family.
A new sibling arrives, challenging a firstborn's place in the family.
A summer with his grandmother reveals a family secret that could mend Robbie's broken heart.
Experience the timeless beauty and simple joys of prairie life.
A young girl's life is changed when a mysterious boy and his aunt move in next door.
Discover the secret musings of cats in this poetic collection.
A boy builds a sod house for his ailing grandfather, honoring their bond as time runs out.
A boy discovers unexpected family bonds through new pets after his father leaves.
Can memories and the moon bridge the miles between family?
A white cow changes everything, revealing the true meaning of giving this holiday season.
A prairie wedding reveals life's joys, sorrows, and a special dance.
Dogs share their joyful tales and daily adventures through playful poems.
A young girl navigates her family's life on a farm as her mother prepares to give birth to a new baby
A mysterious old man disrupts a family's peace, revealing hidden grudges and secrets.
A girl must accept leaving her beloved prairie home.
A child discovers and shares the beauty of love and family with a new sibling.
A family struggles to survive on their farm during a severe drought
A great-grandfather recalls school days with his dog on prairie roads.
A young girl seeks harmony in music and life, uncovering truths along the way.
A young girl and her brother await the arrival of a potential stepmother from Maine, who may bring much-needed change to their lives on the prairie.
A summer by the sea challenges Cassie's quest for order amidst family chaos.
A boy's summer on a farm challenges his view of reality.
A boy learns to see the world through his blind grandfather's eyes.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Patricia MacLachlan's books.
