![]() ![]() The clean, simple, full-color artwork suits the story well, and the layout of the panels is easy to follow. This book deals with attraction in a way that will be comforting to readers. The characterization and much of the setup come directly from Alcott’s novel, and, as in that book, the loving, supportive family relationships are the strongest feature. With help from wise, unconditionally accepting Marmee, Jo comes out, by the end of the school year writing about being gay and her fear of facing homophobia and rejection in a school newspaper article. Valentine’s Day sees Laurie admitting to a crush on Jo, which causes Jo to realize that she also has a crush-on Freddie. Near Halloween, a boy named Laurie moves next door, and soon he and Jo are close friends. ![]() On the first day of school, confident Freddie, editor of the school paper, invites Jo to join the newspaper club. Readers later learn that Beth, 11, is in remission for leukemia. The story begins with eighth grader Jo introducing the family via her blog: Oldest sister Meg is starting high school precocious Amy, the youngest, loves to draw Marmee works as a nurse and Dad’s overseas doing top-secret work for the army. ![]() A graphic-novel version of Little Women, with a few modern twists. ![]()
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