Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott · Little Women / March Family books series · Grade 6-8 · Ages Ages 10-14
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March are four sisters growing up with their mother while their father is away during the Civil War. The story begins with the girls helping at home, making friends, and trying to become kinder, braver, and more thoughtful as they follow their own dreams.
Key vocabulary
Polite, well-mannered, and a little fancy.
The floor area right in front of a fireplace. It often feels cozy and homey.
A long journey, often to a special place or for an important reason.
Annoyed or upset about something.
To try hard to do something. It can also mean a serious effort.
Thinking too much about how you look or how important you are.
Friendly, pleasant, and easy to like.
Not bragging or showing off. A modest person is humble about what they can do.