Little Women

The novel follows the lives of four sisters - Meg Jo Beth and Amy March - and is loosely based on the author's childhood experiences with her three sisters. At sixteen Meg is the oldest sister. She is considered the beauty of the March household and is well-mannered. Jo starts out as a tomboyish hot-tempered fifteen-year-old girl. Beth is even-tempered and has always been very close to Jo. Amy the youngest sister age twelve is interested in art.