Little Women

Name: Little Women
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781805312123
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By Fiona Patchett

Series: Short Classics

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Little Women by Fiona Patchett is a retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel for younger readers. It follows the lives of the four March sisters, each with distinct personalities, as they navigate challenges and joys during their journey from childhood to adulthood. Set during the American Civil War, the story explores themes of family, love, and personal growth.
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Join the March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy on their inspirational journey, as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following their dreams.

Based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, Little Women by Fiona Patchett brings this classic tale to new life, capturing the hearts of both old fans and new readers alike.

Series: Short Classics

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Little Women

Join the March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy on their inspirational journey, as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following their dreams. Based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, Little Women by Fiona Patchett brings this classic tale to new life, capturing the hearts of both old fans and new...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805312123

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sophie Allsopp
Original author L.M. Alcott

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Fiona Patchett Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Short Classics

About the Author

Fiona Patchett grew up in Yorkshire and studied history at university. She has lived in Italy and San Francsico, but now lives in London. She has written many children's books, on subjects as diverse as stargazing, history and baking. She loves cooking and spends hours testing recipes for fairy cakes.

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