The Other Alcott

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by Elise Hooper (Goodreads Author)

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Is there any profanity, sex, or violence in this book that would make it inappropriate for children to read?
Katy O. I could see this being a great paired reading with LW in high school literature classes, although I don't think many preteens would be at all interest…moreI could see this being a great paired reading with LW in high school literature classes, although I don't think many preteens would be at all interested in the adult relationships portrayed within this story. No inappropriate content whatsoever.(less)
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Is the letter/journal entry in the beginning of the book authentic or from the imagination of the novel's author?
Katy O. Hooper writes in the back matter about her use of authentic letters to create the letters used in the book. She writes, "All of the letters in this no…moreHooper writes in the back matter about her use of authentic letters to create the letters used in the book. She writes, "All of the letters in this novel are largely my own creation, although I've melded real lines from May's letters into them in places."(less)
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Do you have to be familiar with the Little Women story before reading this? Should I read Little Women first or would it matter if I read this first?
Kathy I think you need to have read the book as much of the tension between Louisa and May is in the Little Women book, even if that was not factual, but ba…moreI think you need to have read the book as much of the tension between Louisa and May is in the Little Women book, even if that was not factual, but based on some of their lives.(less)
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