Side by Side Author:Isabella Alden Side by Side has to be one of the best books Mrs. Alden wrote! It is the story of two young girls, one a very wealthy girl, and the other, a very poor girl. One has grown up in Sunday school & church, and one has just begun to come to church. These girls sit side by side in Sunday school. It is a story of contrasts, rich and poor, educated and u... more »neducated, and, more importantly, a professing girl, and one who has truly come to know the Savior. This gem of a story paints a black and white picture for children and adults of the difference between saying you are a Christian and actually being a Christian. Excellent! Every child should read this one!« less