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Baronet Books. (1989), 228 pages
Description
Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Rabbitlover
I love this book! It deserves 5 stars!!!
LibraryThing member trancon
Being pretty unfamiliar with the 19th century and what life was like back then, reading this book made me understand just a little bit more. The sisters themselves go through so much hardship, losing loved ones along the way, but they stick together and find that being strong TOGETHER is what is
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most important to them. Life was simpler back then, but what was considered "the better life" is similar to what we think today when we think people need to have money, fashion, and a rich partner to be happy. These girls learn that that is not all that is important. The copy that I have includes black and white illustrations that are simple but gets a point across with each chapter that goes by. There's probably at least once picture in every chapter, giving me a vague picture of what some of the characters might look like. Show Less
LibraryThing member BridgetsBookNook
Well, there isn't really anything that I can say about this book that many don't already know about.
I initially watched the 1994 version of this movie and really enjoyed it. I never would have thought, 19 years later, I'd be reading the book because back then, I wasn't much of a [Book]
So, when I went into this book, I kind of knew what to expect but didn't quite remember all the details.
These Great Illustrated Classics, I believe, are the abridged version of the books to make it easier for younger readers to read the books and understand the language...I do own another copy of it which I believe is the full version of the book. I may read that version one day..But there are so many books I want to get to, I am not sure yet, but, I did really enjoy this story...
If you want to get into reading classics and still understand much of the language, these versions of books are one way to read them & still get a good jist of what the story is about.
I initially watched the 1994 version of this movie and really enjoyed it. I never would have thought, 19 years later, I'd be reading the book because back then, I wasn't much of a [Book]
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reader...Especially of the classics. I read, but not often & it was usually centered around History of some sort (usually the Civil Rights Movement or Slavery)...So, when I went into this book, I kind of knew what to expect but didn't quite remember all the details.
These Great Illustrated Classics, I believe, are the abridged version of the books to make it easier for younger readers to read the books and understand the language...I do own another copy of it which I believe is the full version of the book. I may read that version one day..But there are so many books I want to get to, I am not sure yet, but, I did really enjoy this story...
If you want to get into reading classics and still understand much of the language, these versions of books are one way to read them & still get a good jist of what the story is about.
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LibraryThing member OBridget1
Well, there isn't really anything that I can say about this book that many don't already know about.
I initially watched the 1994 version of this movie and really enjoyed it. I never would have thought, 19 years later, I'd be reading the book because back then, I wasn't much of a [Book]
So, when I went into this book, I kind of knew what to expect but didn't quite remember all the details.
These Great Illustrated Classics, I believe, are the abridged version of the books to make it easier for younger readers to read the books and understand the language...I do own another copy of it which I believe is the full version of the book. I may read that version one day..But there are so many books I want to get to, I am not sure yet, but, I did really enjoy this story...
If you want to get into reading classics and still understand much of the language, these versions of books are one way to read them & still get a good jist of what the story is about.
I initially watched the 1994 version of this movie and really enjoyed it. I never would have thought, 19 years later, I'd be reading the book because back then, I wasn't much of a [Book]
Show More
reader...Especially of the classics. I read, but not often & it was usually centered around History of some sort (usually the Civil Rights Movement or Slavery)...So, when I went into this book, I kind of knew what to expect but didn't quite remember all the details.
These Great Illustrated Classics, I believe, are the abridged version of the books to make it easier for younger readers to read the books and understand the language...I do own another copy of it which I believe is the full version of the book. I may read that version one day..But there are so many books I want to get to, I am not sure yet, but, I did really enjoy this story...
If you want to get into reading classics and still understand much of the language, these versions of books are one way to read them & still get a good jist of what the story is about.
Show Less
LibraryThing member MsBridgetReads
Well, there isn't really anything that I can say about this book that many don't already know about.
I initially watched the 1994 version of this movie and really enjoyed it. I never would have thought, 19 years later, I'd be reading the book because back then, I wasn't much of a [Book]
So, when I went into this book, I kind of knew what to expect but didn't quite remember all the details.
These Great Illustrated Classics, I believe, are the abridged version of the books to make it easier for younger readers to read the books and understand the language...I do own another copy of it which I believe is the full version of the book. I may read that version one day..But there are so many books I want to get to, I am not sure yet, but, I did really enjoy this story...
If you want to get into reading classics and still understand much of the language, these versions of books are one way to read them & still get a good jist of what the story is about.
I initially watched the 1994 version of this movie and really enjoyed it. I never would have thought, 19 years later, I'd be reading the book because back then, I wasn't much of a [Book]
Show More
reader...Especially of the classics. I read, but not often & it was usually centered around History of some sort (usually the Civil Rights Movement or Slavery)...So, when I went into this book, I kind of knew what to expect but didn't quite remember all the details.
These Great Illustrated Classics, I believe, are the abridged version of the books to make it easier for younger readers to read the books and understand the language...I do own another copy of it which I believe is the full version of the book. I may read that version one day..But there are so many books I want to get to, I am not sure yet, but, I did really enjoy this story...
If you want to get into reading classics and still understand much of the language, these versions of books are one way to read them & still get a good jist of what the story is about.
Show Less
LibraryThing member christyb2020
Summary:
This book is about four sisters living with their mother in New England. Their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Civil War, and the sisters struggle to support themselves and keep their household running despite the fact that the family recently lost its fortune. In the process,
Personal reaction:
I enjoyed reading this story in grade school and my favorite charcter was Beth im very shy and i can relate to her being this way too.
Classroom extension ideas:
1.The students can do abook report over this story
2. The students can also write about their favorite and character and why thei are thier favorite.
This book is about four sisters living with their mother in New England. Their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Civil War, and the sisters struggle to support themselves and keep their household running despite the fact that the family recently lost its fortune. In the process,
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they become close friends with their wealthy neighbor Theodore Laurence.As the girls grow older each faces her own personal issues and moral challenges.Personal reaction:
I enjoyed reading this story in grade school and my favorite charcter was Beth im very shy and i can relate to her being this way too.
Classroom extension ideas:
1.The students can do abook report over this story
2. The students can also write about their favorite and character and why thei are thier favorite.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
228 p.; 7.8 inches
ISBN
0866119558 / 9780866119559