A borrowed sister

By Eliza Orne White

When another girl comes to stay while her parents are abroad, Lois Page's orderly life as an only child acquires the closeness-and complications-of sisterhood. Their growing companionship brings new warmth to the household, yet it also unsettles Lois's friendship with lively Ellen Morgan. Jealousy, divided loyalties, shyness and self-doubt turn familiar relationships into difficult territory, asking Lois to find courage and confidence without losing those she cares about. Across fifteen short, illustrated chapters, the story follows the changing seasons through home, school and countryside. Gardening and school recitations sit naturally beside outdoor exploration, animal care and winter recreation, creating a children's world shaped equally by domestic responsibility and the freedom of nature. The chronological, episodic structure gives each chapter its own focus while allowing friendships and family bonds to develop over time. From an orderly house and garden to village paths and Brierfield Farm, each setting opens a different space for companionship, generosity and growing independence. This children's domestic novel explores how an only child learns to share affection, accept uncertainty and recognise that family can be formed through choice as well as birth. Its blend of school life, practical activity and changing relationships makes friendship an active challenge rather than a simple promise. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9377788188
• ISBN13: 9789377788186
• Release Date: December 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"