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4-6Portraits of Little Women series.
These two original stories, bound in small volumes with ribbon bookmarks, describe the dilemmas faced by the young March sisters--shy Beth and genteel Meg--when each is ten years old. Although the stories remain true to Alcott's characterization of the sisters, the stilted prose lacks the charm and depth of the classic novel. A recipe and craft are included in each book.