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Little women Paperback – Deckle Edge, 2 August 2012
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Discover this beautiful and charming classic book behind the new major film.
'Rich or poor, we will keep together and be happy in one another'
Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. But although they may be poor, life for the four March sisters is rich with colour, as they play games, put on wild theatricals, make new friends, argue, grapple with their vices, learn from their mistakes, nurse each other through sickness and disappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble.
BACKSTORY: Learn all about the author's life and how it inspired her famous story, and find out which of the March sisters you most resemble!
- ISBN-109780099572961
- ISBN-13978-0099572961
- EditionReprint
- PublisherVintage Children's Classics
- Publication date2 August 2012
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions2.59 x 12.9 x 18.8 cm
- Print length432 pages
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- ASIN : 0099572966
- Publisher : Vintage Children's Classics; Reprint edition (2 August 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 432 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780099572961
- ISBN-13 : 978-0099572961
- Reading age : Customer suggested age: 10 years and up
- Item Weight : 280 g
- Dimensions : 2.59 x 12.9 x 18.8 cm
- Country of Origin : United Kingdom
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #41 in Fiction about Family for Children
- #58 in Children's Books on Family Life
- #130 in Classic Fiction (Books)
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About the authors
Louisa May Alcott was both an abolitionist and a feminist. She is best known for Little Women (1868), a semi-autobiographical account of her childhood years with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. Alcott, unlike Jo, never married: "... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man." She was an advocate of women's suffrage and was the first woman to register to vote in Concord, Massachusetts.
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Ginger Cat Publishing is a small independent publisher based in Wales, UK — named in honour of a very loved (and very lazy) ginger cat.
We specialise in breathing new life into classic books, bringing beautiful old stories back into the hands of modern readers.
Behind the scenes is a lifelong book lover with a soft spot for forgotten treasures, beautiful words, and cosy reading corners. After living in Australia and Sweden, I’ve found my home — and my perfect reading spot — in the Welsh hills.
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Shreya Gupta is an illustrator and book designer. She is originally from India, but her passion for illustration brought her to the United States, where she pursued an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts. Her work has been featured as a “Google Doodle” logo, in the New York Times, Asia Society magazine and in various major publications. She currently lives in New York, New York.
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Customers find this book to be a heartwarming family drama with a fairy-tale ending, praising it as a great classic by Louisa May Alcott written in simple language. The book highlights family values and moral lessons, and customers appreciate the character development, with one noting how easy it is to relate to the characters. While customers consider it ideal for all ages, they express concerns about the page count, noting that it's not the full book and has almost 30 pages missing.
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Customers find the story heartwarming and interesting, with one customer noting its beautiful portrayal of four sisters, while others appreciate its fairy tale-like ending.
"...It has 23 chapters and it has a very wholesome happy ending. The young girls and their mother struggled a lot as their father is away at war...." Read more
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"The book came a bit misshapen, so be aware if gifting. Lovely story and loved the quiz at back. Very beautiful cover as well." Read more
"A vintage classic book of 400 pages with interesting incidents of four women." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's classic content, describing it as a perfect timeless classic by Louisa May Alcott, with one customer noting its 400-page format.
"I got it for ₹216 in sale. This is the MOST ✨️ICONIC✨️ book ever written!..." Read more
"Timeless and Heartwarming:..." Read more
"Binding,pages and printing everything is on point. Vintage never disappoints. I loved it." Read more
"A vintage classic book of 400 pages with interesting incidents of four women." Read more
Customers appreciate the language of the book, describing it as simple and easy to understand, with one customer noting its lyrical style.
"...The novel beautifully captures the journey of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the challenges of growing up in 19th-..." Read more
"Beautifully written classic ☺️ It made me miss the characters when I am away from the book...." Read more
"Book cover is lovely, it is light and the paper quality is great. Thank you" Read more
"...American classic is the most popular work by author, written in the simplest form with a timeless theme. It feels so fresh reading it...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's messages about family values and moral lessons, with one customer noting how it balances lighthearted moments of familial joy.
"...It will inspire you and most importantly teach you such great valuable insights of your very OWN SELF WORTH...." Read more
"...If you are looking for a novel that feels both comforting and thought-provoking, Little Women is an absolute must-read. It’s not just a book,..." Read more
"This book is so good I cannot recommend enough, a teaches values, weaves ethics, Embraces feminity tennis full of adventure and warmth..." Read more
"...Lovely story and loved the quiz at back. Very beautiful cover as well." Read more
Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer noting how easy it is to relate to them, while another appreciates the depth of character and sisterhood portrayed.
"I, for sure, can say that this story is not fictional. The characters are too real and the way they are talking is more realistic than most..." Read more
"...Ah the characters are just so eye-catching and lovely, once you start reading this book there's no way you're gonna drop it JUST TRUST ME" Read more
"...challenges of growing up in 19th-century America. Each character is so vividly drawn that you can’t help but feel a connection to them,..." Read more
"...It feels so fresh reading it. It is the early life portrayal of the author herself...." Read more
Customers find the book worth its price, with one mentioning it comes in a cheap hardcover edition.
"...most importantly teach you such great valuable insights of your very OWN SELF WORTH...." Read more
"For the price the book is really great quality the font everything is good go for it guyss" Read more
"...Can be read by any age group, as it reflects on some of the great values and morals necessary to be latched on to by children, and it also focuses..." Read more
"...And a great price too - got it for 179 bucks! Go for it. Fingerprint! Publishers is awesome and one of my favourites." Read more
Customers appreciate that the book is suitable for readers of all ages.
"...It is written for younger audience so many people may not find the connection with the March family but I as an individual enjoyed reading the book...." Read more
"...Can be read by any age group, as it reflects on some of the great values and morals necessary to be latched on to by children, and it also focuses..." Read more
"Very good for children, easy to read in affordable price," Read more
"It's like reading chapter from my Junior classes. Simple English used and a book with pictures also. And a classic period novel to read." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the page count, as the book is missing almost 30 pages and does not include the full content.
"I couldn't review how the book is because there are pages missing, literally blank pages in quite a few places and I haven't even reached the first..." Read more
"...2:It didn't had one chapter.Rest everything was ok ,anyway Nice Book😊..." Read more
"A complete, unabridged book. Good print and leave quality." Read more
"...book is just fine.... The hard cover was low price but it has less chapters so returned it and will purchase a new one full version....." Read more
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- Reviewed in India on 10 March 2024Verified PurchaseI, for sure, can say that this story is not fictional. The characters are too real and the way they are talking is more realistic than most nonfiction books/memoirs. Yes, you can try it for yourself if you haven’t read this book yet.
There are two parts of Little Women. I have chosen the complete one to read and yes, I think I have done the right thing as now I am an adult who accepts people and situations as they are. Because if I weren’t, I would just be happy reading the first part. If you want an happy ending to the story, I would suggest you to read the first part ONLY. It has 23 chapters and it has a very wholesome happy ending. The young girls and their mother struggled a lot as their father is away at war. However, everything comes together towards the end and everyone’s content. The characters and the reader too I am saying. Yes, until this part can be considered as a whole complete book.
If you are someone like me who just doesn’t need the fluff and happy endings when we know the characters are struggling as much as they are realistic, I would totally recommend you read the second part as well.
You will cry for one character. And then, the dam breaks and you will cry for every character in the book thinking about this character.
The second part of the book has some heavy trigger regarding loss of family and grief. I got triggered as I wasn’t expecting it and I had a difficult time completing the book as and when it happened.
I would tell you not to pick up Little Women just because it is widely read or popular and it is so many people’s favourite. But read it when you want to read something realistic, ugly or beautiful when it comes to real life and if you want to feel connected with someone whose priorities change as we grow up and grow older.
Even though I expected to like this book when I read it, I never thought the book would turn out like how it is. Guess I was pretty ignorant regardless of how many people have discussed about it for decades now. I stuck with my reading values and haven’t even tried to know what the book is about even though it was everywhere! This has made all the difference I feel!
5.0 out of 5 starsI, for sure, can say that this story is not fictional. The characters are too real and the way they are talking is more realistic than most nonfiction books/memoirs. Yes, you can try it for yourself if you haven’t read this book yet.Best best best women’s classic read ever!
Reviewed in India on 10 March 2024
There are two parts of Little Women. I have chosen the complete one to read and yes, I think I have done the right thing as now I am an adult who accepts people and situations as they are. Because if I weren’t, I would just be happy reading the first part. If you want an happy ending to the story, I would suggest you to read the first part ONLY. It has 23 chapters and it has a very wholesome happy ending. The young girls and their mother struggled a lot as their father is away at war. However, everything comes together towards the end and everyone’s content. The characters and the reader too I am saying. Yes, until this part can be considered as a whole complete book.
If you are someone like me who just doesn’t need the fluff and happy endings when we know the characters are struggling as much as they are realistic, I would totally recommend you read the second part as well.
You will cry for one character. And then, the dam breaks and you will cry for every character in the book thinking about this character.
The second part of the book has some heavy trigger regarding loss of family and grief. I got triggered as I wasn’t expecting it and I had a difficult time completing the book as and when it happened.
I would tell you not to pick up Little Women just because it is widely read or popular and it is so many people’s favourite. But read it when you want to read something realistic, ugly or beautiful when it comes to real life and if you want to feel connected with someone whose priorities change as we grow up and grow older.
Even though I expected to like this book when I read it, I never thought the book would turn out like how it is. Guess I was pretty ignorant regardless of how many people have discussed about it for decades now. I stuck with my reading values and haven’t even tried to know what the book is about even though it was everywhere! This has made all the difference I feel!
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- Reviewed in India on 10 June 2024Verified PurchaseI got it for ₹216 in sale. This is the MOST ✨️ICONIC✨️ book ever written! I love this book don't wanna give spoilers, but if you've seen the movie, the BOOK IS BETTER. MUST READ IT GIRLS. It will inspire you and most importantly teach you such great valuable insights of your very OWN SELF WORTH. Ah the characters are just so eye-catching and lovely, once you start reading this book there's no way you're gonna drop it JUST TRUST ME
- Reviewed in India on 18 September 2024Verified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
A Classic Must-ReadLouisa May Alcott’s Little Women is a timeless tale of love, family, and self-discovery.
The novel beautifully captures the journey of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the challenges of growing up in 19th-century America.
Each character is so vividly drawn that you can’t help but feel a connection to them, especially Jo, whose independent spirit and desire to pursue her passion resonate with readers across generations.
What makes this book special is how it balances lighthearted moments of familial joy with deeper themes like sacrifice, ambition, and the role of women in society. Alcott’s writing is simple yet poetic, making the book accessible but still emotionally impactful.
Whether it’s Jo’s fierce pursuit of her writing career or Beth’s quiet strength, the stories of the March sisters will inspire and stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
If you are looking for a novel that feels both comforting and thought-provoking, Little Women is an absolute must-read.
It’s not just a book, but an experience that will leave you with warmth and reflection.
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A Classic Must-ReadLouisa May Alcott’s Little Women is a timeless tale of love, family, and self-discovery.
The novel beautifully captures the journey of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the challenges of growing up in 19th-century America.
Each character is so vividly drawn that you can’t help but feel a connection to them, especially Jo, whose independent spirit and desire to pursue her passion resonate with readers across generations.
What makes this book special is how it balances lighthearted moments of familial joy with deeper themes like sacrifice, ambition, and the role of women in society. Alcott’s writing is simple yet poetic, making the book accessible but still emotionally impactful.
Whether it’s Jo’s fierce pursuit of her writing career or Beth’s quiet strength, the stories of the March sisters will inspire and stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
If you are looking for a novel that feels both comforting and thought-provoking, Little Women is an absolute must-read.
It’s not just a book, but an experience that will leave you with warmth and reflection.
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- Reviewed in India on 19 October 2024Verified PurchaseThis book is so good I cannot recommend enough, a teaches values, weaves ethics,
Embraces feminity tennis full of adventure and warmth
I'm looking forward to reading the whole series now
- Reviewed in India on 6 November 2024Verified PurchaseThe book came a bit misshapen, so be aware if gifting. Lovely story and loved the quiz at back. Very beautiful cover as well.
- Reviewed in India on 30 January 2025Verified PurchaseA great gift
- Reviewed in India on 29 December 2024Verified PurchaseFantastic book. Life is not only enjoyment but it’s something…
- Reviewed in India on 6 April 2025Verified PurchaseIt arrived in good condition✨️
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MikeReviewed in Sweden on 7 December 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Rätt bok.
Verified PurchaseEnligt beskrivningen. Det är en present!
- LarissaReviewed in the Netherlands on 17 October 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty and complete book
Verified PurchaseI was expecting just the book Little Women, especially for it being a hardcover for less than €10, but the book contains 47-chapters instead of the expected 23, so I was pleasantly surprised! I like this series (Chartwell) in general, it’s quite affordable and they are pretty good books for the amount you pay.
LarissaPretty and complete book
Reviewed in the Netherlands on 17 October 2023
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NatashaReviewed in Italy on 22 June 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Una delle edizioni in lingua più raffinate
Verified PurchaseUna storia fantastica
Edizione in lingua originale, bella e raffinata, che include sia piccole donne che piccole donne crescono. Proprio quello che cercavo!!
NatashaUna delle edizioni in lingua più raffinate
Reviewed in Italy on 22 June 2024
Edizione in lingua originale, bella e raffinata, che include sia piccole donne che piccole donne crescono. Proprio quello che cercavo!!
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Lectora NómadaReviewed in Spain on 11 January 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnífica obra donde se destacan los valores morales de una forma divina.
Verified PurchaseEsta maravilla de la literatura americana me ha parecido magnífica. Lo que más destaca son los valores morales narrados de una forma que hace que no quieras que la familia de los March y amigos salgan de tu vida cuando llegues al final del libro. Al hacerlo te dejara un dulce sabor que te acompañará siempre.
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İremReviewed in Turkey on 18 January 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars Çok kirliydi
Verified PurchaseKitap çok güzel olmasına rağmen aşırı kirliydi. Kendim silerek kirlerini biraz çıkarabildim ama böyle özensiz bir teslim yapılmasından hiç memnun olmadım.