Author: Louisa May Alcott
ISBN: 0140380221
Publisher: Puffin, 1997
Ages: 9-12
Interest Level: 9-12
Genre: Historical, Classics
Summary: This is the story of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy; who live in Concord, Massachusetts during the Civil War. In these pages you read about Meg’s calmness, Jo’s love of writing and desire to become a well known writer, Amy’s painting and dislike of her nose, and Beth’s love of music. They make friends with the boy next door, Laurie, and you follow them through their adventures over years.
Read A-likes: A Secret Garden, Eight Cousins, Anne of Green Gables, Black Beauty and A Little Princess.
Personal Thoughts: This book is a well loved favorite amongst me and my sisters. We have always related with the sisters in this story. This book brings back so many wonderful memories of my relationship with my sisters. This story is a fabulous one to give girls during those difficult in-between years, as it shows independence, the love and bond of family, friendship and self reliance. A very engaging read!
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