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"I ran in the wind ... and had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I 'flied' the highest of all." from the journal of Louisa May Alcott Louisa:
The Life of Louisa May Alcott Born in 1832, Louisa May Alcott was raised in a poor family with much love and grew up to become a beloved writer. Do you know what her life was like? What was it about
her father that caused him to lose his teaching job? In this beautiful picture book biography of Louisa May Alcott, you will see how the difficult parts of her life gave her memories that became the clay to mold her character first and then her books. Bethanne Andersen's bold and dramatic illustrations set the mood of the time. Some of her quotes and early poems are included to help you to get to know her. You will even find her favorite yummy recipe, New England Apple Slump! On the last page, the author includes a timeline of the life of Louisa May Alcott and a biography for further reading. The Kids' Wings literature guide invites group discussion, prediction, drama, problem-solving, and skill-building. Teachers who want students to get to know this famous writer will want make this intermediate-level picture book part of their classroom libraries. Research
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