A review by kerryanndunn
Littler Women: A Modern Retelling by Laura Schaefer

5.0

This is a charming little retelling of Little Women where the author made the girls a bit younger and told only one year of their lives, from Christmas to Christmas. It's perfectly updated to modern times with Mr. March being away for a stint with the National Guard and Mrs. March working at a local Community Center. Jo writes scripts for home movies and the girls write a monthly 'zine. You still have the girls learning to navigate their world with kindness and passion. They learn to be better sisters, better daughters, and better friends. They learn to control their tempers and think for themselves. It's a big year of growth for them and it's a very enjoyable read. I loved that every chapter began with a quote from one of Jo's beloved books. Some of her favorites are my favorites too. I also enjoyed the recipes and craft ideas and such that was sprinkled throughout the book. Any young reader of this book will LOVE to follow them and translate from the book to real life.