Easy to read, and full of the spirit and adventure of the famous Americans who've made America what it is today, the Childhood of Famous Americans Series is a series of fictionalized biographies for children 8 & up.

Learn about Lousia May Alcott's avant garde upbringing in Boston & Concord, and her life as an author. 218 pages, softcover.

Product Information

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Title: Louisa May Alcott: Young Novelist (Childhood of Famous Americans)
By: Beatrice Gormley
Illustrated By: Meryl Henderson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
Vendor: Aladdin
Publication Date: 1999

Dimensions: 7.61 X 5.15 X 0.69 (inches)
Weight: 8 ounces
ISBN: 0689820259
ISBN-13: 9780689820250
Ages: 8-12
Series: Childhood of Famous Americans
Stock No: WW820259

Publisher's Description

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Dear Reader:
The Childhood of Famous Americans series, sixty-five years old in 1997, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person's development. History is fleshed out with fictionalized details, and conversations have been added to make the stories come alive to today's reader, but every reasonable effort has been made to make the stories consistent with the events, ethics, and character of their subjects.
These books reaffirm the importance of our American heritage. We hope you learn to love the heroes and heroines who helped shape this great country. And by doing so, we hope you also develop a lasting love for the nation that gave them the opportunity to make their dreams come true. It will do the same for you.
Happy Reading!
The Editors

Author Bio

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Beatrice Gormley has written a number of books for young readers, including several titles in the History’s All-Stars series, as well as biographies of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and John McCain. She lives in Westport, Massachusetts.