About the Book: Little Women
Its Christmas time . . .The March family has fallen on bad times after the
father lost their money. The four March sisters-the nearly perfect little
womanMeg, the tomboyish Jo, the shy but wise Beth, and the artist ofthe family
Amy-are planning to brighten up their Christmas by buying presents while their
father is away, fighting the Civil War.
Featuring suspense, humour, and engaging characters, Alcotts Little Women
explores their lives as they make their way into adulthood.What becomes of the
sisters as they fight the dangers of gender stereotyping while being torn
between familial duties and personal growth?
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