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Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott
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Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up in Massachusetts during the American Civil War. The story highlights their personal challenges, dreams, and family bonds, showcasing their journey from adolescence to adulthood. The book is a heartfelt exploration of love, ambition, and the struggles of family life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories about family, friendship, and personal growth. The tale follows the lives of four spirited sisters, each with distinct dreams and challenges, as they navigate the trials and triumphs of growing up. Its timeless themes and relatable characters make it a beloved classic, appealing to readers of all ages.

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Little Women

Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. But though they may be poor, life for the four March sisters is rich with colour, learn from their mistakes, nurse each through sickness and disappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble.

Enter the world of the Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - the sisters who have inspired and enchanted readers for generations

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Enter the world of the Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—the sisters who have inspired and enchanted readers for generations.

Discover this beautiful and charming classic book behind the new major film.

'Rich or poor, we will keep together and be happy in one another.'

Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. But although they may be poor, life for the four March sisters is rich with colour, as they play games, put on wild theatricals, make new friends, argue, grapple with their vices, learn from their mistakes, nurse each other through sickness and disappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble.

Backstory: Learn all about the author's life and how it inspired her famous story, and find out which of the March sisters you most resemble!

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is praised as a timeless, heartwarming classic that resonates deeply with readers. Reviewers highlight the authenticity of the four sisters, especially Jo, who is a favourite for her tomboyish nature and writing aspirations. The story thoughtfully addresses significant life themes such as love, death, and the balance between ambition and family. It is considered an essential part of childhood reading, evoking emotions and offering inspiration.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099572961

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Children's Classics

Illustration: b/w chapter headings

Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 432

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational General Fiction Louisa May Alcott Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott was born on 29 November 1832 in Pennsylvania, and she grew up with plenty of books to read but seldom enough to eat. Louisa went to work when she was very young as a paid companion and teacher, but she loved writing most of all, and like Jo March she started selling sensational stories in order to help provide financial support for her family. She worked as a nurse during the American Civil War but the experience made her extremely ill. Little Women was published in 1868 and was based on her life growing up with her three sisters. She followed it with three sequels, Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886) and she also wrote other books for both children and adults. Louisa was also a campaigner for women's rights and the abolition of the slave trade. She died on 6 March 1888.

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