Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text new illustrations and language learning exercises the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics exciting contemporary fiction and thoughtprovoking nonfiction introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning CEFR. Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar vocabulary and key exam skills. Before during and afterreading questions test readers story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition readers can unlock online resources including a digital book audio edition lesson plans and answer keys. Little Women is the story of a poor American family in the American Civil War. The four sisters Beth Jo Meg and Amy are very different. But together they work hard and help their mother and father. Sometimes their lives are very happy and sometimes they are very sad. But the familys love always helps them.