Patricia MacLachlan books in order
American children's writer
- Lived
- 1938–2022
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 51
Patricia MacLachlan published 3 novels, 7 novellas, 35 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 4 other books, beginning with Through Grandpa's Eyes (1980). The best-known is Sarah, Plain and Tall (1985).
Updated September 2026
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Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Three Names (1991)
Who Loves Me? (2005)
I Didn't Do It (2010)
Novellas in order
Sarah, Plain and Tall (1985)
The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt (1988)
Skylark (1994)
Baby (1995)
Bittle (2004)
Dream Within a Dream (2019)
My Friend Earth (2020)
Children's books in order
Through Grandpa's Eyes (1980)
Mama One, Mama Two (1982)
Dracula Is a Pain in the Neck (1983)
Seven Kisses in a Row (Charlotte Zolotow Book) (1983)
Unclaimed Treasures (1984)
Arthur, for the Very First Time (1986)
Journey (1990)
Cassie Binegar (1993)
Tomorrow's Wizard (1993)
What You Know First (1995)
All the Places to Love (1999)
Caleb's Story (2001)
Sick Day (2001)
Painting the Wind (2003)
More Perfect Than the Moon (2004)
Grandfather's Dance (Sarah, Plain and Tall) (2006)
Edward's Eyes (2007)
Fiona Loves the Night (2007)
The True Gift (2009)
Word After Word After Word (2010)
Before You Came (2011)
Waiting for the Magic (2011)
Kindred Souls (2012)
The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm (2012)
Snowflakes Fall (2013)
The Truth of Me (2013)
White Fur Flying (2013)
Fly Away (2014)
The Iridescence of Birds (2014)
Poet's Dog (2016)
The Moon's Almost Here (2016)
Barkus (2017)
Just Dance (2017)
Barkus Dog Dreams (2018)
My Father's Words (2018)
Poetry in order
Once I Ate a Pie (2006)
Cat Talk (2013)
Other books in order
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (1998)
The Sarah, Plain and Tall Treasury (2002)
Wondrous Rex (2020)
My Life Begins! (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991)TV · from Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan FAQ
- How many books has Patricia MacLachlan written?
- Patricia MacLachlan published 3 novels, 7 novellas, 35 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Patricia MacLachlan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sarah, Plain and Tall.
- What is Patricia MacLachlan's last book?
- My Friend Earth (2020).
- What is Patricia MacLachlan's most famous book?
- Sarah, Plain and Tall (1985) is Patricia MacLachlan's most widely read book.
- Which Patricia MacLachlan books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Sarah, Plain and Tall (TV, 1991).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.