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Eliza Orne White
1856-1947
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Books by Eliza Orne White
Peggy in Her Blue Frock
"Peggy in Her Blue Frock" by Eliza Orne White is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around young Peggy and her experiences and adventures as she navigates her world after a significant family change due to her father's death in the war. Peggy's vibrant personality and her relationships with her loving yet pragmatic mother and her younger sister, Alice, form the backbone of this touching and whimsical narrative. The opening of the book introduces us to Peggy's lively character, as she enthusiastically helps her family pack for a move from their old home. Through her interactions with her grandmother, mother, and sister, we discover the complexities of loss and transition in a child's life. Peggy's vivid imagination shines as she envisions the new family moving into their old house and focuses on her love for nature, her pets, and her yearning for companionship. The narrative sets a warm, nostalgic tone that invites readers to not only engage with Peggy’s adventures but also her introspective thoughts on family, friendship, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
Sally in her fur coat
"Sally in her fur coat" by Eliza Orne White is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows orphaned twin kittens—sensitive, quick Sally and her confident brother Oxford Gray, Junior—as they find a home with kind humans and navigate small adventures indoors and out. Warm, humorous, and sprinkled with verse, it lingers on everyday wonders, friendship, and the comforts (and challenges) of domestic cat life. The opening of the story introduces the kittens’ plight and their rescue: after wandering hungry, they are spotted by a neighbor, brought to the gray house on the hill, and gently taken in by Elvira, Miss Harvey, and the initially reluctant Miss Winifred. Settling into their new home, they cause mishaps (a toppled candlestick, an alarming clock chime), receive treasured catnip mice, and witness a first snowstorm from cozy windows. A stray rival, Peter, spars with Oxford and later slips indoors during a blizzard, while a new marvel—the radio “loud speaker”—arrives to fascinate Sally. At New Year’s Sally resolves to “brace up” and catch a mouse; she finally does, only for Oxford to bat it away at the last moment. These early chapters paint a gentle, episodic portrait of kittenhood—household routines, seasonal changes, small triumphs and stumbles—culminating in the fresh tension of a neighbor’s dog named Spot.
A borrowed sister
"A Borrowed Sister" by Eliza Orne White is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lois Page, an only child who is thrilled to welcome a "borrowed sister," Jessie Matthews, into her home while Jessie's family is temporarily away. As the two girls navigate their new friendship, the narrative explores themes of companionship, childhood adventures, and the joys and challenges of sharing a living space. At the start of the novel, Lois is excited about Jessie's impending arrival and begins to prepare for her new sister's stay, noting the differences between Jessie and her other friend, Ellen. While Jessie is calm and agreeable, Ellen has a more complex friendship with Lois due to her unpredictable temper. The opening chapters highlight the three girls' interactions as they express their feelings about the changes in their relationships while managing their emotions and preparing for the addition of Jessie to their lives. This charming beginning sets the stage for a heartwarming exploration of friendship and growing up.