Look at the picture and the title. what might the book be about? read the biography and check. louisa may alcott grew up ill a pour lamily in lioston. usa, and was one ol' i'oiir dauylllcrs. she is bcsl kiidwn i'or her children's books, especially little www (1868-1869). the novel reflects l.m. alcolt s life and experiences. it is about the loves and lives offoiir young sisters growing up in new england during the american civil war. thu four march sisters, meg, jo, both and amy, work hard with their mother to have a happy and peaceful hoine while their father is away at war.