Little women
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Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in mid-nineteenth-century New England.
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9780142408766
9781419347313
9781620114568
014240876
9781483088952
9781419347313
9781620114568
014240876
9781483088952
UPC
807897031229
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Classic Literature
Families -- New England -- Fiction
Fiction
Juvenile Fiction
Juvenile Literature
Literature
March family (Fictitious characters) -- Fiction
March family (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fiction
Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Mothers and daughters -- New England -- Fiction
New England -- Juveline fiction
Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Sisters -- New England -- Fiction
Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Young women -- New England -- Fiction
Families -- New England -- Fiction
Fiction
Juvenile Fiction
Juvenile Literature
Literature
March family (Fictitious characters) -- Fiction
March family (Fictitious characters) -- Juvenile fiction
Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Mothers and daughters -- New England -- Fiction
New England -- Juveline fiction
Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Sisters -- New England -- Fiction
Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Young women -- New England -- Fiction
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Despite being set in radically different time periods, both moving, relatable series let readers really get to know a warm, loving set of sisters and the friends and family who surround them. -- Autumn Winters
Meet unforgettable families in these classic American series that take place in late 1800s New England (Little Women) and early 1900s New York City (All-of-a-Kind Family). Characters change over time in both; a warm, feel-good tone pervades each. -- Autumn Winters
Late 19th and early 20th century America are the settings for Little Women and the Betsy-Tacy series, respectively. Both will please readers looking for feel-good books that depict authentic female characters as they grow from childhood to adulthood. -- Autumn Winters
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These series have the appeal factors feel-good and character-driven, and they have the subject "families."
These series have the appeal factors feel-good, moving, and character-driven, and they have the genre "classics"; and the subjects "sisters" and "siblings."
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These poignant family stories center around four close-knit sisters dealing with trials and tribulations of life. More is a contemporary story inspired by the classic Little Women, which is set in Civil War Massachusetts. -- NoveList Contributor
Together with kin, siblings also get separate attention in these tender, feel-good family stories where one young member is critically ill. Little Women, of course, is a classic, while Vanderbeekers updates the tradition with diversity. -- NoveList Advisor
The Penderwicks: a summer tale of four sisters, two rabbits, and a very interesting boy - Birdsall, Jeanne
Both of these old-fashioned stories with vivid characterizations and polished prose are set in New England. With a focus on the genial relationship between four loving sisters, they also share a budding romance, an absent parent and a wealthy neighbor. -- Julie Corsaro
With families suffering financial problems, career-minded girls seek to help in these tender, warm, character-driven family stories. While Little Women headed by Marmee established the realistic genre, Sam modernizes the formula with a diverse household led by lesbians. -- NoveList Advisor
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Four very different girls (sisters in Little Women; strangers in Book Club) find joy in their camaraderie in each realistic book. The girls in Book Club read and discuss Little Women together. Both groups deal with bullying, social class, and popularity. -- Lindsey Dunn
Even though Little House is set on the prairie and Little Women in New England, both feel-good, historical classics are set in the 19th-century and portray the everyday lives of sisters and their families. -- Lisa Clark
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These authors' lively, moving fiction for older children was often inspired by their own lives on the American frontier (Laura Ingalls Wilder) and in New England (Louisa May Alcott). They warmly recall family life and the triumphs and trials of growing up as strong girls in the late 19th century. -- Melissa Gray
While these writers are best known for their juvenile fiction, both were also habitual diarists and correspondents. They wrote candidly and conversationally about their lives and the ups and downs of being bestselling women authors, offering windows into their minds and worlds. -- Melissa Gray
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School Library Journal Review
Gr 7 Up-Kate Reading breathes new life into Louisa May Alcott's classic coming-of-age tale about the March sisters growing up in New England during the Civil War. The emotional and physical changes that all of the characters experience are skillfully presented in a narration that draws listeners into the world Alcott created. On just a few occasions the voicing is not entirely distinct and the story momentum slows, but for the most part, the narration is very well done. This version is sure to inspire a new generation of listeners.-Stephanie A. Squicciarini, Fairport Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Library Journal Review
Alcott's standard gets bumped up to a Penguin Deluxe, complete with illustrated front and back covers, French flaps, and ragged paper. Very nice. Next time you're ordering new copies of LW, get this one. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Horn Book Review
This adaptation of the first half of the classic story ([cf2]Good Wives[cf1] is not included) preserves the flavor of the novel by following the plot closely and retaining much of AlcottÆs original prose. Informative sidebars offer information about the Alcotts and customs of the time, and a few double-page spreads featuring captioned photos provide background material. From HORN BOOK Fall 2000, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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