u003cbu003ePenguin Readersu003c/bu003e is an u003cbu003eELT graded readeru003c/bu003e series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and u003cbu003elanguage learning exercisesu003c/bu003e, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. u003cpu003eTitles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to u003cbu003ebestselling authors and compelling contentu003c/bu003e. u003cpu003eThe eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (u003cbu003eCEFRu003c/bu003e). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. u003cpu003eu003cbu003eVisit the Penguin Readers websiteu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. u003cpu003eu003ciu003eLittle 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 family's love always helps them.u003c/iu003e