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Tales Of Little Women volume 9
Language
English
Description
It is the day before Christmas, but the March children have no money to buy gifts. Unexpectedly they receive a dollar each, and rush off to buy presents for their mother.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 2
Language
English
Description
A new term begins, and Amy goes to a nearby school. Her teacher is quite strict and does not allow candy in the classroom. Amy, however, shares forbidden treats with her new friends.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 1
Language
English
Description
The March family receives news that Father is seriously ill. Mother immediately arranges to travel to Washington, where he is hospitalized. Desperate to raise money for Father's care, Jo sells her beautiful long hair.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 3
Language
English
Description
The sisters receive a letter from Mother assuring them that Father will recover, and they plan their letters to her, setting her mind at ease.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 7
Language
English
Description
The family rejoices as Beth's health improves. One day Amy meets the newspaperman Anthony, and he sends a message to Jo, telling of an opportunity to pursue a writing career in New York.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 11
Language
English
Description
Amy and Jo take a walk and along the way meet their neighbor Mr. Laurence. Inviting them to tea, they listen as Laurie plays the beautiful grand piano. They listen with rapture -- but are surprised to see tears well up in his eyes.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 8
Language
English
Description
Jo hasn't seen Laurie for a while, so she throws a snowball at his bedroom window. He appears, and explains he has been sick with a cold for a week. Concerned, Jo pays a cheerful call to inquire about his health.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 5
Language
English
Description
Amy and Jo have not spoken since Amy destroyed Jo's manuscript, and Amy is feeling remorseful. When Jo leaves to go ice-skating, Amy runs after her, planning to apologize. But before they work out their differences, Amy falls through the ice.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 9
Language
English
Description
Jo, who has written plays and stories, begins a novel. She wants it to appear as a serial in a newspaper. She meets with the editor of a local newspaper, but is angered by his lack of interest.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 8
Language
English
Description
Amy and her family must stay with Aunt March until they find a new home of their own. While Mother goes house hunting, the girls help with the housework. It is a busy day!
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 12
Language
English
Description
When Beth plays Mr. Laurence's grand piano for the first time, she is so absorbed in its beautiful tone that she looses all track of time. Beth is so late, Meg goes to fetch her -- and meets Laurie's handsome tutor Mr. Brooke at the door.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 4
Language
English
Description
Laurie invites Jo and Meg to the theater to see a play. Amy is hurt at being left out and decides to get even with Jo. In a fit of anger, she throws Jo's manuscript into the fire, destroying the novel that Jo has worked so long and so hard to write.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 9
Language
English
Description
Meg's mother scolds Laurie for the hurt he caused forging a letter to Meg. To protect Meg's feelings, they agree not to tell anyone. Laurie's grandfather hears about the reprimand, and when Laurie refuses to tell him the details, Laurie is punished.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 4
Language
English
Description
Meg works as a tutor for the King children from the richest family in town. Meg is thrilled when she is invited to a party they are giving. However, the next day a theft occurs in the household, and Meg is suspected -- putting an end to her party plans.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 9
Language
English
Description
Laurie invites the March sisters to a lakeside picnic. They have a wonderful time at the outing and begin some enduring new friendships.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 5
Language
English
Description
Beth has scarlet fever and her worried sisters struggle with the crisis. Meg and Jo, who have already had the disease, care for Beth, while Amy is sent to stay with Aunt March. When Beth takes a turn for the worse, her sisters send an urgent telegram.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 6
Language
English
Description
Beth's condition continues to worsen, and the doctor warns, "If her fever doesn't break soon, she will die."
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 7
Language
English
Description
The family arrives safely in Newcord, but Aunt March fails to meet them. When they arrive at her house, they interrupt her afternoon nap, putting her in an ill humor. Instead of a happy family reunion, they must suffer her biting criticisms.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 2
Language
English
Description
The sisters know their Mother's absence is a test of their character and abilities, and they try hard to keep up their work and their spirits. But the more cheerful they try to be, the more gloomy they feel.
Author
Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 2
Language
English
Description
As the Rebel army advances toward the March family's hometown, father returns to the war. On the way home from church in a heavy rainstorm, Beth finds a stray kitten suffering from the weather, and nurses it back to health.
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