Louisa May Alcott's Little Women

From the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Classics) series comes a retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all. When you’re one of four sisters, it can be difficult to find your own identity. But that’s never the case for the March girls—sweet Meg, tomboyish Jo, shy Beth and precocious Amy. With their father away at war and their mother working long hours, the sisters have to look out for each other and make their own entertainment. Although disagreements arise, their strong bond, vivid imaginations and infectious sense of fun see them through the darkest of days in this timeless coming-of-age story. Bestselling and YA Book Prize shortlisted author Laura Wood brings Louisa May Alcott’s classic to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling. Perfect for anyone seeking adapted classics or dyslexia-friendly literature, the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Classics) hi-lo book series presents accessible versions of classic novels in an easy-to-read style. Union Square & Co.'s Everyone Can Be a Reader books utilize dyslexia reading tools like specialized fonts and paper tones, and are carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

Laura Wood is a bestselling and award-winning author of books for children and young adults. She has a Ph.D. in English literature from the University of Warwick. Laura’s books include the Poppy Pym series and A Sky Painted Gold. She lives in Warwickshire, England.