Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy March are four sisters who couldn’t be more different. But with their father away during the Civil War, they’ll support the family in the face of poverty and illness. Along with their neighbor Laurie, the girls grow up- and grow together- through dramatic events, comedic adventure, and difficult tims, discovering in it all the importance of family.
Based on Alcott’s own family’s experiences, Little Women immediately captured reader’s hearts at its publication in 1868. Her remarkable novel has been celebrated and shared ever since, inspiring numerous dramatic and film versions and becoming an American classic. This beautifully designed edition is perfect to bring the story to the next generation of readers.