Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, one of America’s favorite novels for almost 150 years, tells the story of the March sisters — Beth, Amy, Jo, and Meg — as they endure hard times during the Civil War and learn about the importance of family and friends. Abridged for young readers, this edition is faithful to the style, plot, and themes of the original work.

This hardcover Core Classics Plus^® Study Edition includes

• introduction with biographical information about the author
• end-of-chapter discussion questions
• vocabulary glosses and footnotes
• features with connections to history, science, and language arts
• appendix with resources for writers
• illustrations by the author’s sister, May Alcott, from the original version, supplemented by new illustrations

In the upper elementary grades, Core Classics are suitable for strong readers or reading aloud; in middle school and up, the texts are appropriate for independent reading.

Selections from the Core Classics® edition:

Excerpt from Chapter 1