The Story Book Girls

"The Story Book Girls" by Christina Gowans Whyte is a story about four sisters, the Leightons – Mabel, Jean, Betty, and Elma – and how they grow up, dealing with family and dreaming of the future. The title suggests the girls find inspiration in books, wanting to be like their favorite characters as they learn about life. We meet Elma, who sometimes feels awkward and looks up to the fancy and graceful characters she reads about. She even gets mixed up with big words like "embarrassment," which leads to some funny moments. The book shows how the sisters support each other and how different they each are, all while they wish to become elegant and glamorous like the girls in their stories. The tale of these sisters is filled with humor and feelings, quickly pulling you into the world of the Leightons.