BOOKS
There are four March sisters: oldest-sister Meg, who just wants to be “normal” and go to parties, hot-tempered and creative Jo, who wants desperately to be a writer, shy and musical Beth, who cares for the weakest in society, and last-but certainly not least-artistic Amy, who is sick of being treated like the baby and wishes that she was rich.
Each sister-along with Laurie, the boy next door-faces challenges and adventures, unexpected grief, and delighted joy as they journey through years filled with holiday celebrations, near-death experiences, world travel, first loves, and so much more. Devoted to their parents, they must decide if their parents’ idealistic ways are worth following into adulthood.
This classic has been beloved by readers since it was first published in 1868. Presented here unabridged, it is accompanied by conversational annotations for today’s adolescent readers. You’ll also find short essays on the life of L. M. Alcott, on the primary themes, and reflection questions spread throughout to guide your experience with the text. This edition is perfect for introducing a new generation to Little Women for the first time! It’s also great for the classroom, for homeschoolers, for collectors, or for anyone looking to delve deeper into this well-beloved text!
What is an Owl’s Nest Classic?
Owl’s Nest Classics are reprints of public domain books that fit the mission of the publishing house: stories that capture the imagination of teen and middle grade readers. These are not rewritten, revised, or abridged works, but classic stories presented in full along with introductions, text notes, and discussion questions that are specially crafted to speak to young readers. We believe that, with a little love and expert guidance, the classics of yesterday will always be accessible to the adolescents of today.
When Mohandas Gandhi is thrown off a train one day, it marks the beginning of a journey. A journey to put an end to the unfair treatment of Indian people in South Africa. A journey to teach everyone that you can change the world without using violence. A journey to make the world a better place. A long journey that begins with one small word: No.
In this book, young readers are introduced, in an engaging and accessible way, to one of South Africa’s – and the world’s – greatest and bravest heroes, the remarkable Mahatma Gandhi.
How to Stop A Train: The Story of How Mohandas Gandhi became the Mahatma by Stephanie Ebert and Kathryn Pillay, illustrated by Paddy Bouma. Available in paperback in bookstores everywhere in South Africa, or online. Available as an e-book worldwide through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other e-book outlets. Purchasers from the USA can order directly from the author, but it will ship via international shipping, which takes 2 weeks – 1 month and has *no tracking number* (The other option is you can DHL yourself something, but then the shipping is like $60 which is insane).
South African Readers:
International Readers:
Stephanie Ebert 