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100	1		_aWhyte, Christina Gowans, _d1869-1961
245	1	4	_aThe Story Book Girls
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-01-06
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDomestic fiction
653			_aGirls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41797
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