An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving: Louisa May Alcott (Classic Louisa May Alcott) - Softcover

Alcott, Louisa May

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1979631484 ISBN 13: 9781979631488

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott. An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving is a short story by Louisa May Alcott. Louisa May Alcott; November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888, was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886). Widow Mary Bassett and her 3 children have hit difficult times on their farm; it is especially apparent when they cannot even afford a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner. Oldest daughter Tilly writes to Mary’s wealthy and estranged mother Isabella, exaggerating their situation in a lengthy letter. Isabella comes to the farm to offer her help and finds a kindred spirit in Tilly. However, Mary resents her mother’s attempts to help them out of their financial difficulties.

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Louisa May Alcott

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4-A picture-book adaptation of a classic holiday story that retains most of the major elements of the original, including Gram's misunderstood illness, the feigned bear attack, and the sisters' culinary foibles. While the adaptor's changes seem aimed at making the story more accessible to contemporary readers, this pared-down version unfortunately lacks the spirit of Alcott's creation. Dialogue has been edited to make it simpler and more straightforward, but much of the poetry and language of the time has been lost. Also missing are the subtle but realistic details and descriptions that create the sense of the era. Sprightly line-and-wash illustrations complement the theme of good humor and family love. The full-page spreads are framed in country patterned borders, which add to the feeling of nostalgic storytelling. Like the text, the illustrations are adequate, but lack richness and character. Michael McCurdy's version (Holiday, 1989) has more of the flavor of the original story, but offers less visual appeal to young children. A serviceable addition.
Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1979631484
• ISBN 13: 9781979631488
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 28