Caleb's Story

The third book in the series that began with the Newbery Medal–winning Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.

Anna has done something terrible. She has given me a journal to fill.

"It's your job now," Anna says as she hands Caleb her journals, asking him to continue writing the family story. But Sarah, Jacob, Anna, Caleb, and their new little sister, Cassie, have already formed a family, and Caleb fears there will be nothing left to write about. That is, before Cassie discovers a mysterious old man in the barn, and everything changes. Everyone is excited about the arrival of a new family member—except for Jacob, who holds a bitter grudge. Only the special love of Caleb, and the gift he offers, can help to mend the pain of the past.

What will it take to heal a family fractured by the past?

A Long-Lost Grandfather: When a mysterious stranger is found in the Witting family’s barn, his arrival unearths a history Jacob has tried to bury forever. A Father-Son Story: Experience the powerful emotions of a father’s old wounds and a son’s hope for reconciliation in this unforgettable family drama. A Secret Gift: Discover the special gift Caleb offers his grandfather—a gift that holds the key to mending the pain of the past and rewriting their family’s future. Prairie Farm Life: Step back in time to the heart of the American prairie, where the rhythm of farm life is the backdrop for a deeply moving multi-generational story. A Beloved Children's Classic: Continue the journey of the Witting family in the third book of the beloved series that began with the Newbery Medal winner, Sarah, Plain and Tall.