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Little Women (Puffin in Bloom) Paperback – November 17, 2023

by Louisa May Alcott (Author), Anna Bond (Illustrator)

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Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of four sisters in a deluxe hardcover edition, with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.

Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another. Whether they're putting on a play, forming a secret society, or celebrating Christmas, there's one thing they can't help wondering: Will Father return home safely?

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"The American female myth."
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Based in Winter Park, Florida, Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co., a worldwide stationery and gift brand, is an artist best known for her whimsical designs which often include hand-painted illustrations and lettering. She has created unique, illustrated covers for the Puffin in Bloom book collection, which includes such classics as L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, Heidi by Johanna Spyri, and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

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Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, and began her writing career at an early age, with short stories for newspapers and magazines. What began as a series of stories in the 1860s became the classic American children's novel we know today as Little Women.

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Playing Pilgrims

"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,"grumbled Jo, lying on the rug.

"It's so dreadful to be poor!"sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress.

"I don't think it's fair for some girls to have lots of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all," added little Amy, with an injured sniff.

"We've got father and mother, and each other, anyhow,"said Beth, contentedly, from her corner.

The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly?

"We haven't got father, and shall not have him for a long time." She didn't say "perhaps never,"but each silently added it, thinking of father far away, where the fighting was.

Nobody spoke for a minute; then Meg said in an altered tone, "You know the reason mother proposed not having any presents this Christmas, was because it's going to be a hard winter for every one; and she thinks we ought not to spend money for pleasure, when our men are suffering so in the army. We can't do much, but we can make our little sacrifices, and ought to do it gladly. But I am afraid I don't;"and Megshook her head, as she thought regretfully of all the pretty things she wanted.

"But I don't think the little we should spend would do any good. We've each got a dollar, and the army wouldn't be much helped by our giving that. I agree not to expect anything from mother or you, but I do want to buy Undine and Sintram for myself; I've wanted it so long,'said Jo, who was a bookworm.

"I planned to spend mine in new music,"said Beth, with a little sigh, which no one heard but the hearth-brush and kettle-holder.

"I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing pencils; I really need them," said Amy, decidedly.

"Mother didn't say anything about our money, and she won't wish us to give up everything. Let's each buy what we want, and have a little fun; I'm sure we grub hard enough to earn it,"cried Jo, examining the heels of her
boots in a gentlemanly manner.

"I know I do, teaching those dreadful children nearly all day, when I'm longing to enjoy myself at home," began Meg, in the complaining tone again.

"You don't have half such a hard time as I do," said Jo. "How would you like to be shut up for hours with a nervous, fussy old lady, who keeps you trotting, is never satisfied, and worries you till you''e ready to fly out of the window or box her ears?"

"It's naughty to fret, but I do think washing dishes and keeping things tidy is the worst work in the world. It makes me cross; and my hands get so stiff, I can't practise good a bit." And Beth looked at her rough hands with a sigh that any one could hear that time.

"I don't believe any of you suffer as I do," cried Amy; "for you don't have to go to school with impertinent girls, who plague you if you don't know your lessons, and laugh at your dresses, and label your father if he isn't rich, and insult you when your nose isn't nice."

"If you mean libel I'd say so, and not talk about labels, as if pa was a pickle-bottle," advised Jo, laughing.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books (November 17, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 777 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0147514010
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0147514011
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9+ years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1300L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.4 x 2.4 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #10,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #350 in Classic Literature & Fiction

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Louisa May Alcott was both an abolitionist and a feminist. She is best known for Little Women (1868), a semi-autobiographical account of her childhood years with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. Alcott, unlike Jo, never married: "... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man." She was an advocate of women's suffrage and was the first woman to register to vote in Concord, Massachusetts.

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Nicki Reed

Classic

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024

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This is a timeless classic with a heartwarming story about family, love, and personal growth. If you enjoy emotional and beautifully written novels, this book could be a wonderful choice for a cozy reading session! 📖💕

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kaytie hodgemire

Love it!

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024

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I’m so in love this edition, it is soooo beautiful 🤩 I purchased a used copy but it’s still so gorgeous with minimal damage (Goodwill was the seller)

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024

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I bought this for the cover and its a beautiful addition to my shelf.

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023

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I officially have a new favorite classic! This book was so sweet. I absolutely love the relationship between the four sisters and their relationship with their mother. I love how Meg follows her heart over her head. I love how Jo was determined and cared more than she ever let on. I loved how sweet Beth was and how she was so strong in her faith. I loved how Amy was constantly trying to work on being selfless even though she has a taste for the finer things in life. I really enjoyed how Laurie became the brother that they never had. I really would have liked to see him end up with a different sister but I’m not unhappy with the way things ended. This book is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time and will make you feel every emotion. I highly recommend it.

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Ymar

Gorgeous Book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024

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Got this book for my daughter’s birthday. She is an avid reader and her ever growing collection most definitely needed this book! She was in absolute love with the cover and even more with the story!

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023

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I absolutely love the cover of this book! And for such a good price I couldn’t pass it up. I started collecting cute classic books to read to my future daughter one day. I highly recommend this product!

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A. Loyd

Great story and cover art

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014

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The cover of this book is absolutely stunning and is also the main reason why I purchased it. I love Rifle Paper Co. and everything Anna Bond designs. The story was actually really great, and I enjoyed reading it (as a 26 year-old female). I'm definitely looking forward to passing this book down to (hopefully) future daughters to enjoy.

The only reason why it's not 5 stars is because the outside covers on two that I ordered arrived damaged - the gold foil was rubbed off parts and one of the spines had a tear. I requested replacements, which Amazon promptly ordered, and the new covers were in great condition.Also, it seems that whoever was in charge of the actual inside-pages quality check did a poor job. Some of the page numbers are almost being cut off the edge of the page (poor placement).

Other than that, the stories are classic and the outside covers are stunning. I definitely don't mind sitting these books on my shelf.

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Kim Williams

My granddaughter was so happy!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024

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A gift to my granddaughter, and when you notified that it was delivered, she was so happy.

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Emma pointer

Good

Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2024

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Came in good condition

Moonlight

Incrível! <3

Reviewed in Brazil on April 12, 2023

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Livro incrível. Parece um tijolo, da pra atirar em alguém chato, é lindo e o mais importante: a história é absurdamente memorável.
É um clássico que merece um lugar especial na prateleira. A historia é cativante, e certamente você irá se envolver com as personagens, seus problemas, sonhos, relações e ambições. O relacionamento da mãe com as filhas, e com Deus, é linda, reflexiva e emocionante.
No início, no meio e no final há milhares de emoções e lições. O livro traz abordagens extremamente importantes, fazendo o leitor refletir sobre a vida e a importância em que depositamos em coisas supérfluas, esquecendo de agradecer pelas pequenas coisas e pela dádiva de estar vivo, com saúde, família e amigos.
O inglês é fácil de entender. A história é cotidiana, então se torna mais simples a leitura.
Vale MUITO a pena! <3