Little Wizard Maths covers essential topics from the National Curriculum & is based around the popular theme of magic. Wizard Whimstaff s blend of fun with curriculum-based activities enchants & educates young learners. * Motivating activities based on the Pre-School National Curriculum * Step-by-step learning introduced by fun characters *
Includes: sliver stickers to reward achievement
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Little Women has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868 becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. Set in a small New England community it tells of the March family: Marmee looks after daughters in the absence of her husband who is serving as an army chaplain in the Civil War & Meg Jo Beth & Amy experience domestic trials & triumphs as they attempt to supplement the familys small income. In the second part of the novel (sometimes known as Good Wives) the girls grow up & fall in love. The novel is highly autobiographical & in Jos character Alcott portrays a strong-minded & independent woman determined to control her own destiny. The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts & of Louisa Alcotts own struggles as a writer. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more. ...

Meg Jo Amy & Beth
- four 'little women' enduring hardships & enjoying adventures in Civil War New Engl&. The charming story of
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Meg Jo Beth & Amy
- together they are the March sisters. Their father is away at war & times are difficult but the bond between
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Part of Penguin's" beautiful hardback " Clothbound Classics" series designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith these delectable & collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Meg Jo Amy & Beth
- four "little women" enduring hardships & enjoying adventures in Civil War New Engl&. The charming story of the March sisters " Little Women" has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand cried over little Beth's death & dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March & Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple enthralling tale both parts of which are included here Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women."
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If you love a good story then look no further. Oxford Childrens Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. Theyre books to treasure & return to again & again. Times are hard for the March sisters
- their fathers away at war & the family is short of money
- but these girls dont dwell on such matters & always look on the bright side. Whether its performing a play or getting on with day-to-day chores the sisters can find the fun in any situation
- but what fate holds in store for the girls only time will tell.


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The Chronicles the joys & sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into little women. It is a beautiful leatherbound edition of a timeless classic. It features a ribbon marker & decorated endpapers. This timeless favourite follows the four March sisters
- pretty Meg tomboy Jo shy Beth & vain Amy
- as they grow & mature into four distinctive little women. Louisa May Alcott was born in Pennsylvania & grew up in Boston & Concord Massachusetts the setting for Little Women. Jo is based on Louisa herself & Meg Beth & Amy are inspired by Louisa's own three sisters. The story chronicles the joys & sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New Engl&. This beautiful edition would make an attractive addition to any home library.

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' Rich or poor we will keep together & be happy in one another' Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg Jo Beth & Amy as their father is away fighting in the Civil War & the family has fallen on hard times. But though they may be poor life for the four March sisters is rich with colour as they play games put on wild theatricals make new friends argue grapple with their vices learn from their mistakes nurse each other through sickness & disappointments & get into all sorts of trouble. BACKSTORY: Learn all about the author's life & how it inspired her famous story & find out which of the March sisters you most resemble! ...

Little Women is one of the best-loved childrens stories of all time based on the authors own youthful experiences. It describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community Meg the eldest is pretty & wishes to be a lady; Jo at fifteen is ungainly & unconventional with an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of thirteen with a taste for music & Amy is a blonde beauty of twelve. The story of their domestic adventures their attempts to increase the family income their friendship with the neighbouring Lawrence family & their later love affairs remains as fresh & beguiling as ever. Good Wives takes up the story of the March sisters some three years later when as young adults they must face up to the inevitable trials & traumas of everyday life in their search for individual happiness. ...

Life in the March" household is full of adventures & accidents as the four very different March sisters follow their varying paths to adulthood always maintaining the special bond between them. Sensible Meg impetuous Jo shy Beth & artistic Amy each have to confront different challenges as they grow up together & attempt to learn how to be both happy & good." ...