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Little women next door

by Sheila Solomon Klass

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A quiet eleven-year-old girl watches as Louisa May Alcott's family tries to build a perfect community called Fruitlands in 1843 Massachusetts. Through her gentle observations, readers explore the hopes, challenges, and family bonds that shape this unique experiment in living. This heartfelt tale brings history to life with warmth and charm for young readers.

Representation & Themes

FamilyHistoricalComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0823414728
Pages
188
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
39,332

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 -- Family -- Juvenile fiction.Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 -- Family -- Fiction.Utopias -- Fiction.Family life -- Massachusetts -- Fiction.Massachusetts -- Fiction.FictionFamilyUtopiasJuvenile fictionFamily life

People

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

Places

Massachusetts