Big And Little Sisters: A Story Of An Indian Mission School

By Theodora R. Jenness

Book Overview

A compelling window into a long-vanished world, Big And Little Sisters unfolds with clarity, warmth, and the enduring pull of sisterhood in a changing era. In this restored edition, Theodora R. Jenness' colonial era narrative invites young readers and curious adults alike to witness life inside an Indian mission school, where education and religion mingle, and where sisters-big and small-link hearts across culture and distance. This historical juvenile fiction draws readers into late nineteenth century India through intimate portraits, grounded in human detail and a respect for learning, faith, and curiosity. It is more than a tale of daily routine; it's a portrait of cross cultural education and the quiet strength of families, told with elegance and restraint. A note on literary and historical significance follows: the book sits within missionary literature traditions, yet its characters illuminate universal themes of growth, responsibility, and the ordinary bravery of young people navigating new worlds. For casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, this title offers both immediacy and archival reverence-an anchor for library classroom use and personal exploration. Selling points: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint-a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A cherished addition to any shelf of british india setting narratives and education and religion themes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354940900
• ISBN13: 9789354940903
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"