Littler Women: A Modern Retelling
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"A fun addition for...young Little Women fans." —School Library Journal
The March sisters encounter new friends, challenges, school dances, and more in this fresh, "jazzed-up" (Kirkus Reviews) modern retelling of the perennial classic, Little Women.
Thirteen-year-old Meg March and her sisters Jo (twelve), Beth (ten), and Amy (nine) are a close-knit group who share in one another's hopes and dreams, as well as struggles and frustrations. Over the course of one year they get to know their neighbors the Lawrences, attend school dances and sleepovers, have first crushes, and grow closer as sisters, despite their differences.
This sweet, contemporary take on part one of the beloved novel Little Women is the perfect introduction for young readers to the March family. With a craft project or recipe at the end of every chapter, Littler Women is sure to become a cherished favorite.
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Laura Schaefer. (2017). Littler Women: A Modern Retelling. Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Laura Schaefer. 2017. Littler Women: A Modern Retelling. Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Laura Schaefer, Littler Women: A Modern Retelling. Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Laura Schaefer. Littler Women: A Modern Retelling. Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2017.
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"A fun addition for...young Little Women fans." —School Library Journal
The March sisters encounter new friends, challenges, school dances, and more in this fresh, "jazzed-up" (Kirkus Reviews) modern retelling of the perennial classic, Little Women.
Thirteen-year-old Meg March and her sisters Jo (twelve), Beth (ten), and Amy (nine) are a close-knit group who share in one another's hopes and dreams, as well as struggles and frustrations. Over the course of one year they get to know their neighbors the Lawrences, attend school dances and sleepovers, have first crushes, and grow closer as sisters, despite their differences.
This sweet, contemporary take on part one of the beloved novel Little Women is the perfect introduction for young readers to the March family. With a craft project or recipe at the end of every chapter, Littler Women is sure to become a cherished favorite. - gradeLevels
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July 15, 2017
The white March sisters experience family life in a New England town in this "modern retelling" of Part 1 of Little Women.Motherly, occasionally bossy Meg (13), temperamental, no-nonsense Jo (12), quiet, shy Beth (10), and effervescent, artistic Amy (9) live with their mother, a community-center director, and her friend Hannah while their father's serving overseas. Meg tries "to set a good example and...keep her sisters in line." Jo writes in her attic lair, plays hockey, and befriends olive-skinned neighbor Laurie. Beth practices piano and bakes cookies. Amy's impetuousness earns her detention and Jo's wrath. Dark days arrive when Mr. March is injured and Beth contracts the flu. Throughout, the sisters are guided by their mother's moral compass. Although three years younger than their originals, Schaefer's sisters mirror Alcott's in appearance and temperament. Aside from Alcott's Civil War setting, Schaefer's plot neatly parallels events in Little Women with modern accoutrements such as video games, cellphones, hoodies, and jeans. However, Schaefer's version, though jazzed-up with references to modern kids' books, recipes, and craft projects, pales in comparison with Alcott's classic. This retelling of Little Women may indeed attract today's readers to the original, but why not just give them that instead? (Fiction. 9-12)COPYRIGHT(2017) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Gr 4-7-A contemporary retelling of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy are tween sisters, ranging in age from nine to 13. On top of the worries facing these modern girls, their beloved father is away with the National Guard. While the March sisters do not have much and are not fashionable or trendy (much to Meg's dismay), they are resourceful. This is demonstrated by their recipes and crafting tricks that are liberally dispersed throughout the book. Like the characters of Little Women, the sisters learn valuable lessons through each adventure. Schaefer's March sisters are updated but will be recognizable to Alcott devotees. The writing is accessible, making this a good selection for younger middle grade readers perhaps not quite ready for the original tale. VERDICT While Alcott's story will remain a classic go-to, this modern-day retelling is a fun addition for larger library collections and where young Little Women fans abound.-Morgan Brickey, Arlington Public Library, TX
Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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"Schaefer's version [is] jazzed-up with references to modern kids' books, recipes, and craft projects." —Kirkus Reviews
The March sisters encounter new friends, challenges, school dances, and more in this fresh, modern retelling of the perennial classic, Little Women.
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