Summary
Little Women is the story of the March family. The father
is away in the war and the sisters are at home with their
mother. They’re unhappy because they can’t buy Christmas
presents. Mr. Laurence sends them a big meal. Meg and
Jo go to a party and they meet Mr. Laurence’s son, Laurie.
They become good friends. The girls have different
problems, but everybody helps. Father returns and the
family celebrate Christmas again. Everybody’s happy.
Chapter 1: The family gets a letter from Father.
Chapter 2: On Christmas Day, the family takes their food
to the Hummels. Mr. Laurence sends the girls a big meal.
Chapter 3: Jo and Meg go to a party and she talks with
Laurie.
Chapter 4: Jo invites Laurie home and everybody has a
good time.
Chapter 5: Amy had a problem at school.
Chapter 6: Amy has an accident and Jo and Laurie help
her.
Chapter 7: Jo writes good stories for the local newspaper.
Chapter 8: Father is sick and Jo sells her hair to help.
Chapter 9: Beth becomes very sick. Mother arrives home.
Chapter 10: Father arrives home. Beth is better;
everybody’s happy
