Patricia MacLachlan
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Patricia MacLachlan is a celebrated American author known for her poignant and evocative storytelling which has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. With a writing style that effortlessly blends elements of realism fantasy and magical realism MacLachlan's works often explore the complexities of human relationships the power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. Her typical genres include children's literature young adult fiction and adult novels making her a versatile and beloved author across various age groups. The popularity of her books can be attributed to their emotional depth lyrical prose and the way they tackle tough themes with sensitivity and compassion. Throughout her illustrious career MacLachlan has published an impressive 80 books each one a testament to her skill as a storyteller and her ability to connect with readers of all ages.
1. Through Grandpa's Eyes (1971) Buy on Amazon
2. Sick Day (1979) Buy on Amazon
3. Arthur for the Very First Time (1980) Buy on Amazon
4. Moon stars frogs and friends (1980) Buy on Amazon
5. Cassie Binegar (1982) Buy on Amazon
6. Tomorrow's Wizard (1982) Buy on Amazon
7. Mama One Mama Two (1982) Buy on Amazon
8. Seven Kisses in a Row (Charlotte Zolotow Book) (1983) Buy on Amazon
9. Unclaimed treasures (1984) Buy on Amazon
10. Sarah plain and tall (1985) Buy on Amazon
11. Mama One Mama Two and Other Stories (1987) Buy on Amazon
12. The facts and fictions of Minna Pratt (1988) Buy on Amazon
13. Newbery Award Library II (1988) Buy on Amazon
14. The Facts and Fictions Of Mina Pratt (1988) Buy on Amazon
15. Journey (1990) Buy on Amazon
16. Three Names (1991) Buy on Amazon
17. Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt (1991) Buy on Amazon
18. Baby (1993) Buy on Amazon
19. Skylark (1994) Buy on Amazon
20. All the places to love (1994) Buy on Amazon
21. What You Know First (1995) Buy on Amazon
22. Imagine (1996) Buy on Amazon
23. It's Great To Be Eight (1997) Buy on Amazon
24. Sarah plain and tall by Patricia MacLachlan (1998) Buy on Amazon
25. It's Fine to Be Nine (1998) Buy on Amazon
26. How Was the Night? (1999) Buy on Amazon
27. Letter Perfect (1999) Buy on Amazon
28. It's Heaven to Be Seven (1999) Buy on Amazon
29. Caleb's Story (2001) Buy on Amazon
30. The Sarah plain and tall treasury (2002) Buy on Amazon
31. Painting the wind (2003) Buy on Amazon
32. More Perfect than the Moon (2004) Buy on Amazon
33. Bittle (2004) Buy on Amazon
34. Who loves me? (2005) Buy on Amazon
35. Grandfather's Dance (Sarah Plain and Tall) (2006) Buy on Amazon
36. Once I ate a pie (2006) Buy on Amazon
37. Edward's eyes (2007) Buy on Amazon
38. Two novels (2007) Buy on Amazon
39. Fiona Loves the Night (2007) Buy on Amazon
40. The true gift (2009) Buy on Amazon
41. Word after word after word (2010) Buy on Amazon
42. I didn't do it (2010) Buy on Amazon
43. Here and there (2010) Buy on Amazon
44. Acting Out (2010) Buy on Amazon
45. Waiting for the magic (2011) Buy on Amazon
46. Before you came (2011) Buy on Amazon
47. Lala salama (2011) Buy on Amazon
48. Your Moon My Moon (2011) Buy on Amazon
49. Middle School Survival Kit (2011) Buy on Amazon
50. The Boxcar Children Beginning - The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm (2012) Buy on Amazon
51. Kindred souls (2012) Buy on Amazon
52. White Fur Flying (2013) Buy on Amazon
53. Snowflakes Fall (2013) Buy on Amazon
54. Cat talk (2013) Buy on Amazon
55. The truth of me (2013) Buy on Amazon
56. You were the first (2013) Buy on Amazon
57. The iridescence of birds (2014) Buy on Amazon
58. Fly away (2014) Buy on Amazon
59. Prairie days (2014) Buy on Amazon
60. Truth of Me (2015) Buy on Amazon
61. Sarah Plain and Tall Complete Set (Sarah Plain and Tall ~ Skylark ~ Caleb's Story ~ More Perfect Than the Moon ~ Grandfather's Dance ~) (2015) Buy on Amazon
62. Poet's Dog (2016) Buy on Amazon
63. The moon's almost here (2016) Buy on Amazon
64. Barkus (2017) Buy on Amazon
65. Just dance (2017) Buy on Amazon
66. Someone like me (2017) Buy on Amazon
67. My Father's Words (2018) Buy on Amazon
68. Dog dreams (2018) Buy on Amazon
69. Little Robot alone (2018) Buy on Amazon
70. Dream Within a Dream (2019) Buy on Amazon
71. Hundred-Year Barn (2019) Buy on Amazon
72. My Friend Earth (2020) Buy on Amazon
73. Wondrous Rex (2020) Buy on Amazon
74. Secret Shared (2021) Buy on Amazon
75. Barkus : the Most Fun (2021) Buy on Amazon
76. My Life Begins! (2022) Buy on Amazon
77. Snow Horses (2022) Buy on Amazon
78. Nora's Chicks (2022) Buy on Amazon
79. My Poet (2022) Buy on Amazon
80. Painting the Game (2024) Buy on Amazon
About Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan is a renowned American author and novelist celebrated for her poignant and evocative storytelling. Born in Cheyenne Wyoming in 1935 MacLachlan's love for writing was fostered from a young age and she went on to pursue a career in literature. As a novelist she has crafted a distinctive writing style that effortlessly blends elements of realism and fantasy often exploring themes of family friendship and the human condition.
Throughout her illustrious career MacLachlan has captivated readers of all ages with her ability to create relatable characters and weave engaging narratives that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. Her books have become beloved classics and readers have come to appreciate her unique voice which is characterized by its simplicity depth and emotional resonance. MacLachlan's writing often explores the complexities of growing up the power of family bonds and the resilience of the human spirit.
Her novels frequently take the form of standalone stories yet she has also penned several series that have become synonymous with her distinctive style. MacLachlan's writing has been widely praised for its accessibility making her books appealing to a broad range of readers. Her ability to craft stories that are both timeless and timely has earned her a special place in the literary canon and her works continue to be cherished by readers around the world.