Larkin's family welcomes Sophie into their home, caring for her and teaching her games and new words. They come to love this baby as their own, all the while knowing that eventually Sophie's mother will return one day to take her from them.
© John MacLachlan
Patricia Maclachlan, the author of numerous picture books and novels for children, is best known for her Newbery Medal–winning novel Sarah, Plain and Tall. Her other works include JourneyBabyWaiting for the Magic, and Kindred Souls. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she attended the University of Connecticut and now lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, with her husband. View titles by Patricia MacLachlan
  • WINNER | 1996
    South Carolina Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 1994
    ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • WINNER | 1994
    Texas Bluebonnet Award
  • NOMINEE | 1996
    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award

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Larkin's family welcomes Sophie into their home, caring for her and teaching her games and new words. They come to love this baby as their own, all the while knowing that eventually Sophie's mother will return one day to take her from them.

Author

© John MacLachlan
Patricia Maclachlan, the author of numerous picture books and novels for children, is best known for her Newbery Medal–winning novel Sarah, Plain and Tall. Her other works include JourneyBabyWaiting for the Magic, and Kindred Souls. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she attended the University of Connecticut and now lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, with her husband. View titles by Patricia MacLachlan

Awards

  • WINNER | 1996
    South Carolina Children's Book Award
  • WINNER | 1994
    ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • WINNER | 1994
    Texas Bluebonnet Award
  • NOMINEE | 1996
    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award

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