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The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed'Spirited Jo March, now Mrs Bhaer, has settled into living and teaching at Plumfield boarding school, also home to a lively band of orphan boys. Jo's many pupils include Nat, a shy but talented musician, Dan, an ill-mannered troublemaker and Tommy Bangs, the school's mischievous class clown. Despite the tro...

The heartwarming classic is now available in an affordable softcover edition featuring a striking cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for classic fiction lovers, readers in high-school or college literature courses, and fans of annual reading challenges and "Required Reading" lists.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a timeless coming-of-age novel that follows the lives of the four March sisters -Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - as they navigate the challenges and joys of adolescence in Civil War-era Massachusetts. Alcott weaves a heartwarming tale of love, family, and self-discovery, capturing the enduring spirit of sisterhood and the pursuit of individual dreams in a world of changing fortunes. This classic novel continues to...

Country girl Polly Milton plies her sweet demeanor and practical ways to teach the citified Shaw family that time-tested, old-fashioned values are the surest way to a happy life. Sprinkled with wry commentary from the author, Louisa May Alcott's classic is bursting with enduring charm.

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 vivi...

Work: A Story of Experience" by Louisa May Alcott immerses readers in the compelling narrative of Christie Devon, a young woman navigating the post-Civil War landscape in pursuit of independence and purpose. Set against the backdrop of the societal constraints of the era, this semi-autobiographical novel chronicles Christie's multifaceted journey through various jobs, each offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of a woman seeking ...

Unique Elements About the Author Commentaries Biographical Article A CHARMING Storybook for children by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. LULU'S LIBRARY, VOLUME I by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a book of short stories for children first published in 1886 in the UNITED STATES. Stories included in "Lulu's Library, Volume I, " include "A Christmas Dream, and How it Came True, " "The Candy Country, " and "A Hole in the Wall. Sneak Peak 'Th...

Unique Elements About the Author / Historical Context Commentaries / Reviews A CHARMING Storybook for children by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. Spinning-Wheel Stories by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a book of short stories for children first published in 1884 in the UNITED STATES. "'Spinning-Wheel Stories, ' by [Miss Alcott], have all the old attraction of hearty good-fellowship with boys and girls that characterized her earlier works, a...

Unique Elements About the Author Commentaries Biographical Article A CHARMING Storybook for children by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. LULU'S LIBRARY, VOLUME I by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a book of short stories for children first published in 1886 in the UNITED STATES. Stories included in "Lulu's Library, Volume I, " include "A Christmas Dream, and How it Came True, " "The Candy Country, " and "A Hole in the Wall. Sneak Peak 'Th...

Unique Elements About the Author Commentaries Biographical Article A CHARMING Storybook for children by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. LULU'S LIBRARY, VOLUME 2 by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a book of short stories for children first published in 1887 in the UNITED STATES. The second volume, published in 1887, featured eleven stories including "The Frost King, And How the Fairies Conquered Him, " "Lilybell and Thistledown, Or The Fairy...

Unique Elements About the Author / Historical Context Commentaries / Reviews A CHARMING Storybook for children by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. Spinning-Wheel Stories by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a book of short stories for children first published in 1884 in the UNITED STATES. "'Spinning-Wheel Stories, ' by [Miss Alcott], have all the old attraction of hearty good-fellowship with boys and girls that characterized her earlier works, a...

Louisa May Alcott's "Eight Cousins" is a cherished classic coming-of-age story that showcases Alcott's talent for creating relatable characters and compelling narratives, making it an excellent choice for readers in search of Louisa May Alcott books. The tale centers around Rose Campbell, a recently orphaned girl, who is sent to live with her six aunts and seven male cousins in Boston. This narrative of familial bonds and childhood adventures...

First published in two parts between 1869 and 1870, An Old Fashioned Girl follows Polly, a simple country girl, during two visits to the big city of Boston. Polly's stay with the rich and sophisticated Shaw family shows her that first impressions--namely flashy clothes and loud personalities--are what people in the city are judged by. Polly in turn teaches her city friends that simplicity and honesty are the things that really matter.

Little Women was first published in 1868 and was an instant success. The novel concerns the lives and loves of four sisters growing up during the American Civil War. Beautiful Meg, tomboy Jo, serene Beth, and selfish Amy are based on Alcott's own experiences with her three sisters.

First published in 1871, Little Men the sequel to Little Women. It continues where Little Women left off set at the school established by Jo and her professor husband, Fritz Bhaer. Jo is the catalyst moving the education process along, the glue holding the school together and the engineer studying and solving the human problems that surface when a multitude of students with widely divergent backgrounds come together.

A Modern Cinderella, Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original wo...

Unique Elements About the Author Commentaries A STIRRING Literary Classic by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. Behind a Mask by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a novella-length work of literary fiction first published in 1866 in the UNITED STATES. THE SENSATIONAL classic story showcases the expert manipulations of a femme fatale, the governess Jean Muir who insinuates herself into the good graces of the Coventry family. Sneak Peak 'For severa...

Unique Elements About the Author Commentaries Biographical Article A CHARMING Storybook for children by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. LULU'S LIBRARY, VOLUME 2 by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a book of short stories for children first published in 1887 in the UNITED STATES. The second volume, published in 1887, featured eleven stories including "The Frost King, And How the Fairies Conquered Him, " "Lilybell and Thistledown, Or The Fairy...

Unique Elements About the Author Commentaries Biographical Article A CHARMING Storybook for children by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. LULU'S LIBRARY, VOLUME 3 by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a book of short stories for children first published in 1889 in the UNITED STATES. The third volume, published in 1889, posthumously, features nine stories, including "Recollections Of My Childhood, " "A Christmas Turkey, And How It Came, " and "Th...

Unique Elements About the Author Commentaries Biographical Article A CHARMING Storybook for children by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT. LULU'S LIBRARY, VOLUME 3 by AMERICAN author LOUISA MAY ALCOTT is a book of short stories for children first published in 1889 in the UNITED STATES. The third volume, published in 1889, posthumously, features nine stories, including "Recollections Of My Childhood, " "A Christmas Turkey, And How It Came, " and "Th...