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Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A tale inspired by the life of Louisa May Alcott's youngest sister finds young May longing to study art outside of the confines of her Concord home before turning down a marriage proposal and pursuing an identity in contrast to the spoiled and worldly character of Amy in her sister's famed novel.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Susan Cheever's comprehensive and definitive biography sheds new light on of life of Louisa May Alcott, whose work has inspired generations of women. Cheever laces this provocative biography with musings on the genesis of genius, and her identification with Jo March when she was a rebellious girl in the throes of puberty.
Author
Series
Mother-Daughter Book Club volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
When the mothers of four sixth-grade girls with very different personalities pressure them into forming a book club, they find, as they read and discuss "Little Women," that they have much more in common than they could have imagined.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
In Acton, Oregon, sisters Alex, Stevie, and Joey take turns telling about their lives, including auditioning for the same part in the school musical, baking contest-worthy cupcakes, and becoming obsessed with "Little Women."
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
"Hospital Sketches" by Louisa May Alcott stands as a poignant testament to the human spirit amidst the turmoil of the American Civil War. This slim yet powerful volume encapsulates Alcott's firsthand experiences as a nurse, weaving together a collection of vivid narratives that offer an unfiltered glimpse into the stark realities of wartime hospitals and the resilient souls who inhabited them.
In this autobiographical work, Alcott paints a vivid...
7) Little women
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the four March sisters, Jo, Beth, Amy, and Meg, who come of age during the American Civil War while their father is away serving as a minister to the troops.
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Susan Cheever's comprehensive and definitive biography sheds new light on of life of Louisa May Alcott, whose work has inspired generations of women. Cheever laces this provocative biography with musings on the genesis of genius, and her identification with Jo March when she was a rebellious girl in the throes of puberty.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Louisa came from a family that was poor but freethinking, and she started teaching when she was only seventeen years old. But writing was her passion. This biography captures the life of a compassionate woman who left an indelible mark on literature for all ages.
11) Fruitlands
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Fictional diary entries recount the true-life efforts of Louisa May Alcott's family to establish a utopian community known as Fruitlands in Massachusetts in 1843.
Author
Publisher
She Writes Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
May Alcott spends her days sewing blue shirts for Union soldiers, but she dreams of painting a masterpiece -- which many say is impossible for a woman -- and of finding love, too. When she reads her sister's wildly popular novel, Little Women, she is stung by Louisa's portrayal of her as "Amy," the youngest of four sisters who trades her desire to succeed as an artist for the joys of hearth and home. Determined to prove her talent, May makes plans...
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A 150th anniversary tribute describes the cultural significance of Louisa May Alcott's classic, exploring how its relatable themes and depictions of family resilience, community, and female resourcefulness have inspired generations of writers.
"Soon after publication on September 30, 1868, Little Women became an enormous bestseller and one of America's favorite novels. Its popularity quickly spread throughout the world, and the book has become an...
14) Little women
Publisher
Columbia Tristar Home Video
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
As the Civil War rages on, the four sisters of the March family struggle to grow up without the guiding hand of their loving father.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Louisa May Alcott has problems--her mother is taking a job over a hundred miles away to earn some money, leaving to it to Louisa to care for the family, her father refuses to work for money, a fugitive slave is seeking refuge in their house, and a slave catcher has been murdered, making the Underground Railroad much more dangerous.
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