Chiara Fedele

Chiara Fedele

  • 5 stars across 22 books
Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) was brought up in Pennsylvania, USA. She turned to writing in order to supplement the family income and had many short stories published in magazines and newspapers. Then, in 1862, during the height of the American Civil War, Louisa went to Georgetown to work as a nurse, but she contracted typhoid. Out of her experiences she wrote Hospital Sketches (1864) which won wide acclaim, followed by an adult novel, Moods.

She was reluctant to write a children's book but then realized that in herself and her three sisters she had the perfect models. The result was Little Women (1868) which became the earliest American children's novel to become a classic
11th October 2018

Little Women

'Timeless' HELEN MOORE, DAILY EXPRESS'I try to get every girly girl to read this one because those four sisters are so r... MoreLittle Women

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Rewilding: Bringing Wildlife Back Where It Belongs

"This informative, colourful hardback takes a detailed look inside the rewilding process, giving a whistle-stop tour of ... MoreRewilding: Bringing Wildlife Back Where It Belongs

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Life in the Wild: Observing the Mysterious Lives of 10 Real Animals

Meet 10 exceptional animals and track their unique and hidden escapades through the animal kingdom in this exciting wild... MoreLife in the Wild: Observing the Mysterious Lives of 10 Real Animals

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The Brave Cyclist: The True Story of a Holocaust Hero

Once a skinny and weak child, Italian Gino Bartali rose to become a Tour de France champion and one of cycling's greates... MoreThe Brave Cyclist: The True Story of a Holocaust Hero

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The First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi

A stunning new picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, that introduces read... MoreThe First Notes: The Story of Do, Re, Mi

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