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The Brownie and the Princess: And Other Stories [Library Binding]

Louisa May Alcott (Author)

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Publication Date: Jan 21 2004

A poor farmer's daughter changes the life of a spoiled princess . . .

A fearless young girl saves her town from British soldiers . . .

Two elderly sisters come up with a plan to help a sickly child . . .

A country girl shows her city cousin that simple can be best . . .

From the author of the beloved classic little women come ten short stories to delight and charm. Throughout her life, Louisa May Alcott published many stories in children's magazines, and now ten of the best of these tales have been collected here. Filled with characters who have all the warmth, liveliness, and appeal of Jo March and her sisters, these stories will open up a whole new world for Alcott fans, and remain every bit as captivating as when they were first written, over a century ago.

Product Details

  • Library Binding: 250 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Other; 1 edition (Jan 21 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060000848
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060000844
  • Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 14.6 x 2.3 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 413 g

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up-This volume presents 10 of Alcott's short stories, which were originally published in children's magazines during her lifetime. Beginning with the title piece, in which a country girl is much happier than a pampered princess, the selections celebrate the honest, hardworking pastoral life in which simplicity is far more valuable than extravagance. In "Tabby's Tablecloth," a girl foils Tory spies; "Baa! Baa!" tells how two young sisters make certain that sheep being delivered to farmers by train are routinely given water. In "Jerseys, or the Girls' Ghost," a motivating teacher at a girls' school inspires her students to find strength in physical exercise and healthy food. Throughout the stories, selfless characters are rewarded for their good deeds. The female protagonists are courageous and outspoken and improve their own lives as well as the world around them. Alcott's 19th-century prose style may sound didactic to 21st-century ears, but even though style and events are different, the themes and issues are still important. Readers who enjoy Little Women and those interested in the 19th century and feminist authors will appreciate this volume.
Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WI
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) is the author ofthe beloved Little Women, which was based on her own experiences growing up inNew England with her parents and three sisters. More than a century after her death, Louisa May Alcott’s stories continueto delight young readers.

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Amazon.com: 5.0 out of 5 stars  2 reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Classic Nov 28 2012
By Bryan K - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great classic collection of stories and Louisa May Alcott was an amazing author. They don't make classic stories anymore that you can sit and share with you daughters like the ones Alcott wrote. I recommend this to anyone that wants a way of sharing some short story classics with their children during story time before bed.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute short stories - what an author! Sep 2 2012
By C. Jones - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I must have read the "Brownie and the Princess" story as a youngster because I remembered it as I read along. That was MANY MANY years ago. All of the short stories in this book are easy to read to children and children from about 8 years and up should have very little trouble reading for themselves. I borrowed this book from one of my young students then ended up buying it for my studio so others could read it. What an imagination Miss Alcott had! All the stories are very different and all are equally enjoyable. "Hole in the Wall" is probably my favorite but the one about the dancing silverware is priceless. So descriptive you felt it was all quite possibly happened. This would be an excellent gift for a young reader through teens (and adults who like children's books)

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