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Tales Of Little Women volume 9
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English
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Laurie invites the March sisters to a lakeside picnic. They have a wonderful time at the outing and begin some enduring new friendships.
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Tales Of Little Women volume 12
Language
English
Description
With the arrival of spring, the war ends and Father is home to stay. The March's have a party to celebrate Beth's recovery and Meg's engagement. Then Jo sets off for New York with high hopes for a career as a writer.
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Tales Of Little Women volume 1
Language
English
Description
The March family, mother and four daughters, make the best of life as their father fights with the Union Army. After a year, the wounded father returns and the family rejoices. But their family picnic takes an ominous turn when he sights enemy scouts.
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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."
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Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 5
Language
English
Description
As the battle becomes more violent, people flee from the town. The March family is finally forced to leave their home.
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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.
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Tales Of Little Women volume 7
Language
English
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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.
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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.
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Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 6
Language
English
Description
Jo and Laurie rescue Amy from the freezing river. Jo blames herself for the accident, since her disagreement with Amy kept her from warning her sister about the thin ice. Comforted by their mother, Jo and Amy apologize and reconcile with each other.
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Tales Of Little Women volume 10
Language
English
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Though Beth is feeling much better, she must remain indoors, and she longs to play in the snow. Jo and Laurie bring her presents and build a snowman for her. On Christmas Day, Father returns home accompanied by Mr. Brooke.
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Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 10
Language
English
Description
Amy goes fishing with John's young brother Tom hoping for a dinner of trout. She has a happy time but becomes very tired and falls asleep. Jo startles her from a frightful dream.
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Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 10
Language
English
Description
The March sisters receive Bibles from their Mother, and put the lessons they learn into practice right away. When they hear about the poor Hummel family, they give up their Christmas breakfast and spend the morning caring for the family's needs.
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Tales Of Little Women volume 4
Language
English
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Amy and her sisters shelter John under the floor, while Rebel soldiers search for him unsuccessfully. Mother sees him off on his dangerous trip north to safety, supplying him with food and money for the journey. Then the battle begins in earnest.
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Tales Of Little Women volume 12
Language
English
Description
Jo waits impatiently after delivering her novel to the newspaper office. Laurie takes her to the office to check things out, but they are unable to learn anything until . . .
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Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 3
Language
English
Description
A grandson comes to stay with Mr. Laurence, who lives next door to the March family. The boy is intrigued by laughter coming from the March household. The sound is so distracting he cannot study.
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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.
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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.
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Series
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.
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Series
Tales Of Little Women volume 1
Language
English
Description
After Anthony hears the March family is trying to find a new home, he takes them to the house his cousin manages. It is octagonal and strange, but they like it.
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.