Little Women Books in Order

The four March sisters pursue different dreams while coping with poverty and their father's absence during the Civil War. Guided by their mother, they confront disappointments, personal faults, and changing relationships as they grow into women.

Three years later, Meg prepares for marriage, Jo pursues writing, Amy travels abroad, and Beth struggles with her health. The March sisters' adult aspirations encounter obstacles and heartache that test their enduring bond as a family.

Orphaned violinist Nat Blake arrives at Plumfield, the school run by Jo and Professor Bhaer. He joins a varied group of pupils whose friendships, mistakes, and adventures test the household's compassionate approach to learning and character.

Ten years after Little Men, Jo and Professor Bhaer still guide the Plumfield community as their former pupils enter adulthood. Dan, Emil, Nat, and others face careers, disappointment, storms, and moral crises beyond the school's protection.