Little Women

A Retelling

by Laura Wood

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Pub Date Apr 06 2023 | Archive Date Oct 31 2022

Barrington Stoke

Children's Fiction | Historical Fiction | Teens & YA

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Description

Bestselling author Laura Wood brings the adventures of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy to even more readers in this beautiful retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic.

Little Women, the charming story of the brave and resilient March sisters, has been adored by generations of readers who have identified with the struggles of kind and pretty Meg; gentle, delicate Beth; precocious, artistic Amy; and of course wild, tomboyish Jo, determined to forge her own path and become a writer.

Follow the girls as they come of age during the American Civil War and fall in love with the story all over again in this retelling by award-winning writer Laura Wood.

For ages 11+ / Edited to a reading age of 9

Bestselling author Laura Wood brings the adventures of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy to even more readers in this beautiful retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic.

Little Women, the charming...

A Note From the Publisher

Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but the text is edited to suit a lower reading age. This ensures that our books are accessible to all - as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. For more information on our books, please visit our website: https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/

Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but...

Advance Praise

Praise for Laura Wood's Pride and Prejudice - A Retelling:

"A lovely tribute to Jane Austen with just the perfect amount of cheekbones and gorgeous gowns - delicious!" -- Katherine Woodfine, author

"Brief, well-written and pacy ... With more action and less scene-setting, Year 10 and 11 students may well read it in one sitting – it’s that absorbing" -- The School Reading List

"I thought this was amazing ... For those that have a hard time reading classics, which usually includes myself, this is a wonderful starting point" -- NetGalley review

Praise for Laura Wood's Pride and Prejudice - A Retelling:

"A lovely tribute to Jane Austen with just the perfect amount of cheekbones and gorgeous gowns - delicious!" -- Katherine Woodfine, author

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