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Little Women


Book Description
A beautiful Penguin Threads edition of Alcott's beloved novel, with an introduction by Jane Smiley

Little Women is recognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories, transcending the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers. The beloved story of the March girls is a classic American feminist novel, reflecting the tension be... More
Book Information
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
BindingPaperback (662 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages528
ISBN-100143106651
ISBN-13978-0143106654
Publication Date04/24/2012
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About Louisa May Alcott (Author) : Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) was an American novelist. She is best known for the novel Little Women, published in 1868. This novel is loosely based on her childhood experien... more
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About Elaine Showalter (Editor) : Elaine Showalter is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Elaine Showalter include Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Little Men, Jo's Boys: Little Women... more
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About Siobhan Kilfeather (Editor) : Siobhan Kilfeather is a published author and an editor of children's books. A published credit of Siobhan Kilfeather is Little Women (Penguin Classics).
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About Rachell Sumpter (Illustrator) : Rachell Sumpter is a published illustrator. Published credits of Rachell Sumpter include The Wizard of Oz: And Other Wonderful Books of Oz: The Emerald City of Oz and Glinda of Oz (Classics Deluxe Edi... more
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About Jane Smiley (Introduction) : Jane Smiley is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Jane Smiley include A Thousand Acres, The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton,... more
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8/13/2011 Nicola Nugara said: Heartwarming story on family life. Jo March, the real heroine, my favourite and unforgettable.
tags: Inspired me

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12/23/2008 Ali B said: 1142109
tags: love, juvenile, classic literature

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9/16/2007 Jane Evans-Sellers

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8/31/2007 Amy Moreno tagged as: I Read

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4/5/2007 Little Willow tagged as: I Read, I Read

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