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Book Review By TEDDY MOGAKA
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women is the story of four march sisters, Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy who struggle against poverty with their Marmee and grow into reponsible young women, while their father is away working as a doctor during the civil war.

The girls show their self sufficience during this period with their mother. This story charts the childhood games, whims and lessons of the four young girls into becoming young women.

Jo faces many challenges from bidding her sister Meg bye when she gets married, saying a painfull bye to her sister Beth who dies young and striving to become someone great who is a famous writer.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book? - very sensitive (sigh)
Time/era of story - 1600-1899
Family, loving relations Yes
Special relationship with - sister
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes
GROUP of women story? Yes

Main Character
Gender - Female
Ethnicity/Nationality

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 ()
United States Yes
The US: - West
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