Little Women is the heartwarming story of the March family that has thrilled generations of readers. It is the story of four sisters--Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth-- and of the courage, humor and ingenuity they display to survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War.

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A heart-warming tale of love, sisterhood and hardship during the New England Civil War, Little Women tells the story of the lovable March family. Meg, Beth, Jo and Amy try to support their mother at home while their father is away at war and enter into various scrapes and adventures as they do so. Alcott beautifully interweaves bad times and good as her characters struggle with the trials and tribulations of growing up and their relationships with one another.

Chapter 1 Playing Pilgrims

Chapter 2 A Merry Christmas

Chapter 3 The Laurence Boy

Chapter 4 Burdens

Chapter 5 Being Neighbourly

Chapter 6 Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful

Chapter 7 Amy's Valley of Humiliation

Chapter 8 Jo Meets Apollyon

Chapter 9 Meg Goes to Vanity Fair

Chapter 10 The EC. and EO

Chapter 11 Experiments

Chapter 12 Camp Laurence

Chapter 13 Castles in the Air

Chapter 14 Secrets

Chapter 15 A Telegram

Chapter 16 Letters

Chapter 17 Little Faithful

Chapter 18 Dark Days

Chapter 19 Amy's Will

Chapter 20 Confidential

Chapter 21 Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace

Chapter 22 Pleasant Meadows

Chapter 23 Aunt March Settles the Question