Little Women

Louisa May Alcott (1868)

Little Women follows Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March as they grow from childhood into adulthood while their father is away during the Civil War. The novel moves through family sacrifice, creative ambition, illness, work, love, disappointment, and moral growth. In LLCL, students can read the full original or a leveled version while discussing character development, family duty, gender expectations, and the choices that shape each sister.

Quick Facts

• Grade band: Middle School (6–8)
• Reading stats:
• Abridged — FKGL: 7.2 | 10,207 Words
• Original — FKGL: 7.6 | 186,280 Words
• Access status: Free