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Little Women and Other Stories: Times Young Classics #9
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, retold by Joan CollinsrnLittle Women is a gentle story about an ordinary family in the nineteenth century. It was based on the author's own childhood memories, and although it was published as long ago as 1868, it has proved a favourite with generation after generation of girls ever since.rnrnAlice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, retold by Joan CollinsrnAlice's adventures begin as she lies on a grassy bank one sunny afternoon. After following the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole she meets all kinds of strange and wonderful characters. She talks with the Cheshire Cat, swims with the Mouse, takes tea with the Mad Hatter, and plays croquet with Queen.rnrnA Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, retold by Joan CollinsrnEven when everything goes wrong for Sara Crewe, she is determined to behave like 'a little princess'. Parted from her father who is in India, the little rich girl goes to a school run by the cruel Miss Minchin. There Sara makes friends and enemies as she becomes well known for her ability to 'pretend' and to make up stories. When she suddenly becomes very poor and is half starved and like a beggar-girl, it is Sara's imagination and her kindness which help her to find happiness again.
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