Little Women (Core Classics)

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, one of America’s favorite novels for almost 150 years, tells the story of the March sisters — Beth, Amy, Jo, and Meg — as they endure hard times during the Civil War and learn about the importance of family and friends. Abridged for young readers, this edition is faithful to the style, plot, and themes of the original work.

This hardcover Core Classics Plus® Study Edition includes

introduction with biographical information about the author

end-of-chapter discussion questions

vocabulary glosses and footnotes

features with connections to history, science, and language arts

appendix with resources for writers

illustrations by the author’s sister, May Alcott, from the original version, supplemented by new illustrations