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Louisa May Alcott

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About Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott was born in Pennsylvania in 1832, the second of four daughters of the philosopher Bronson Alcott. She was educated at home and went on to become a schoolteacher in Boston. Her first book Flower Fables was published when she was twenty-two, but she interrupted her career as a writer to nurse soldiers at a Washington hospital during the civil war. Her most enduring book, Little Women, was published in 1868 and was an instant success. Other books include Little Men and Jo's Boys. Louisa May Alcott died in 1888 at the age of 56.

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World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

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World Children's Day

You should read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Published by Macmillan Collector's Library.

4 days ago

World Children's Day

You should read Ladybird Classics: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Published by Ladybird.

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World Children's Day

Why not try Ladybird Classics: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

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World Children's Day

Could there be a better time to read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Published by Penguin.

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Armistice Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

13 days ago

October Events

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott from Penguin is a brilliant first book to not only enjoy Halloween, but everything that comes with it!

27 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott from Puffin Classics

28 days ago

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