Big and Little Sisters: A Story of an Indian Mission School

"Big and Little Sisters: A Story of an Indian Mission School" by Theodora R. Jenness is an exploration of young Sioux girls, Hannah Straight Tree and Cordelia Running Bird as they grow up together in a mission school. It highlights the struggles they face as their culture clashes with the new Western education that's being forced on them. Hannah deals with jealousy towards Cordelia, especially when it comes to their younger sisters, Susie and Dolly. Cordelia, even while trying to make her own way, attempts to be generous even when she is struggling. In acts of selflessness, Cordelia chooses to use her special things to help Dolly to be included in school events teaching Cordelia and Hannah valuable lessons about working through rivalry, finding their identities, and being kind to each other when it matters the most.