Jo's Story: Portraits of Little Women

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440413486 ISBN 13: 9780440413486

Publisher: Yearling, 2001

Tomboy Jo March would rather die than spend time with wealthy, proper Aunt March. She’d much rather race against the boys at school or star in all the swashbuckling plays she writes. But when Aunt March offers to adopt one of the March sisters to help ease the family money problems, Jo decides to make the ultimate sacrifice. She’ll tear herself away from her beloved sisters and parents–if it means they’ll have a better life. She’s determined to become the perfect lady. Now Jo has to convince her family that she’s sincere about her decision by taking on a role that may be too difficult to act.

From the Publisher:

Little girls, parents, and teachers will cherish these original stories, inspired by the timeless classic Little Women, which capture each of the March sisters at age 10, as they experience the joys and sorrows of sisterhood, family life, and a changing America. Written by award-winning author Susan Beth Pfeffer, each hardcover book is packaged with a beautiful portrait cover, cloth bookmark, and black & white illustrations throughout. Each book also includes a section with crafts, recipes, and other activities that bring the stories to life.

About the Author:

Susan Beth Pfeffer is the author of both middle-grade and young adult fiction. Her middle-grade novels include Nobody’s Daughter and its companion, Justice for Emily. Her highly praised The Year Without Michael is an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA YALSA Best of the Best, and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year.