Ethel Morton at Sweetbrier Lodge

"Ethel Morton at Sweetbrier Lodge" by Mabell S. C. Smith is a heartwarming story that follows Ethel Morton and her cousins as they embrace the responsibilities of looking after chickens and watch the construction of a new home named Sweetbrier Lodge. With engaging dialogue, the author explores themes of family, childhood curiosity, and the educational aspects of nature and home life. The story begins with the children carefully moving newborn chicks from an incubator, which highlights their unique personalities and the love they share in their close-knit family. The conversations cover interesting subjects, such as plans to build a new house for family members and the idea of constructing a birdbath out of concrete, which is a fun project. The novel's beginning promises a lively narrative centered on imagination, childhood fun, and the thrill of discovering new things.