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Polly's friendship with the wealthy Shaws of Boston helps them to build a new life and teaches her the truth about the relationship between happiness and riches.
Anonymous
Posted August 4, 2001
I loved this book. If more books had the moral like this than the world would be better. Louisa May Alcott is my favorite author and has been since the 2 grade
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 1, 2008
This book is not simply about a girl of the 19th century not fitting in with the upper class society. It is a story of one who chooses a higher path. It is a story about us today those of us who chose to live with the true values that withstand time--the values rooted in God and maintained by faith. There were no 'good old days'. No matter when in history a person lived, he or she was going against the grain if they chose wholesome faith over riotous living. Modern times only give people a new way to manifest the principle of living above the foolishness of the world.
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 18, 2001
I read this book first when I was a young girl. For some reason it has always been special to me. Every now and then when I'm cleaning or re-organizing I'll find in on the shelf, sit down and read it again. At age 51 it's just as special and beautiful as it was years ago!
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 26, 2006
This is such a lovely book!! I like the little bit of romance, but the characters are what makes this story enjoyable. They're so lifelike, and think exactly the way real people think, not like some other books where people are constantly good or happy, etc. I especially liked the Shaw's grandmother, because she was nice to Polly and because she was so wise. This isn't my MOST favorite Louisa book, but definitely A favorite.
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 21, 2012
I loved this book! It was completely worth getting. I wish there were more books like this. It was a classic tale of young girl standing up for what she believes that was beautifully written.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 26, 2004
i read this book after reading Little Women, another graet Alcott classic. But An Old Fashioned Girl is my all time favorite! Very sweet,but not to sugary, like Little Women can be sometimes and I liked the touch of romance. Just perfect. The other graet thing about this book is that all the carcaters are very'real'. None are to sweet, to mean or to clever. Beautiful story. Perfect ending.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 22, 2001
I think that lots of people could benefit from reading this book. It has a very good moral about being wealthy. I liked it a lot.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 24, 2000
This is a great book.I first read 'Little Women' and loved that.So I tried this book and loved it also.The romance between Polly and Tom is so wonderful!I encourage everyone to read this book.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 27, 2012
This is a good book for those who like love stories but do not want to be reading ones that are unreal and are not true. It also reminds you that it does not matter that you wear skirts when every one else is wearing pants . Its good to be old fashioned sometimes.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 7, 2012
Such a great story. A must read. I will read again.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 30, 2012
Really love the story- almost couldn't put it down. The only bad thing is the terrible spelling and misprints; they must've done it on purpose cause I don't see how anyone could be so ridiculous. But the story is very heartwarming!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 9, 2012
This book is about a girl from the country going to live with her fashionable city friends for a while. While she's there she tries to keep her old-fashioned lifestyle, knowing that fashionable isn't always best. This book has a touch of many things in it including comedy, romance, and lessons in good morals. I give it a 5 star rating because it kept me entertained and wanting to read more, it made me think, and it had nothing bad in it (which is a problem with many books.) I recomend thos book to adults and kids alike of all ages. Enjoy!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 26, 2012
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Posted December 15, 2012
It's not "Little Women" but it has the same simple feel-good story. For me, it's a reminder of my youth when I read all the books my mother could remember reading. Definitely a book for girls -- and perhaps for grandmas to read to the children.
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Posted July 27, 2012
A well written book that was truly enjoyable! More books today should be this well written with such good character development.
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Posted July 10, 2012
This bookwas so amazing, so gripping, so extraordinary to read!! It was also writen by one of the best authors ever - besides JKR... I was so sad when it ended but now Im wondering: why do you keep reading my stupid review? You should be reading this book!!!! :) thanks for reading!
Btw....this book is for all ages...incase you were wondering
Anonymous
Posted June 17, 2012
It is soooo good.
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Posted March 8, 2012
It's Louisa May Alcott what's bad about it? You will laugh a lot and be right with them at moments. Overall great book. A must read for anyone.
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Posted January 14, 2012
Read it. It is amazing!
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Posted December 30, 2011
This is definetly a must read from Alcott's collection! Simple but very to the heart and sweet
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Overview
Polly's friendship with the wealthy Shaws of Boston helps them to build a new life and teaches her the truth about the relationship between happiness and riches.