The Bluebird and the Sparrow — Janette Oke

One sister Was Sparkling and Adored
"She's lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She's just beautiful!" Berta Berdette heard those exclamations over her little sister Glenna whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother in the streets. Somewhere along the way, Berta came to the conclusion that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite.

The Other Was Serious and Dependable
As the two girls grow up, Berta's determination shapes their relationship. Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored. Berta is serious, dependable, prim, and always feels plain and ordinary--especially when she compares herself to her sister. But the day comes when Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly makes the distance between them.