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.