02141cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500250015326400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450800260039552012310042153400450165265300210169765300490171885600430176799900170181041797UtSlPG20260610133945.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aWhyte, Christina Gowans,d1869-196114aThe Story Book Girls 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-01-06  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Story Book Girls" by Christina Gowans Whyte is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Leighton sisters—Mabel, Jean, Betty, and Elma—as they navigate their coming-of-age journey filled with innocence, aspirations, and the complexities of family relationships. The title hints at a theme of enchantment, wherein the girls idolize fictional characters, aspiring to emulate their qualities while facing the reality of their own lives.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Elma Leighton, who seeks refuge in her pink and white bedroom while grappling with feelings of embarrassment. As she idolizes the "Story Book Girls," adorned with sophistication and charm, Elma’s preoccupation with language leads her into humorous blunders, notably with the word "embarrassment." The chapter sets the stage for the camaraderie and unique dynamics among the sisters, showcasing their individual personalities as they aspire to grow up and emulate the elegance and glamour of their literary muses. The charming essence of young sisterhood, sprinkled with humor and emotional depth, quickly draws readers into the world of the Leightons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDomestic fiction  aGirls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41797  c82636d82636