The boys' story gets more and more interesting they claim to be from 250 years in the future! After experiencin their world through a piece of their technology, Abby decides that the future looks much better than the present, and she's ready to leave everything behind to join them once they find V. Luckily, Abby's father has an enclosed boat docked nearby, and he's too busy fixing up their house to spend much time at it. Adam and Bix tell her that they are a long way from home and looking for Adam's twin sister Vanessa (or V, as she likes to be called), and that they need a place to stay while they are waiting for her. A couple of things stop her from doing this she meets two boys at a local fast food restaurant who seem very out of place. She'd rather just fly under the radar at school, and doom scroll once she gets home. She's especially not thrilled about having a Where Everyone Belongs mentor, Juliana. Abby's been working on her anxiety, and has some coping skills that she uses, but sometimes it's not enough. She's worried enough about everything in her life, especially climate change and the general state of the world, and she's not looking forward to starting a new school and having to figure out a new community, even though she is a little curious about meeting her mother's aunt Nora who lives in the area and was also a brilliant scientist.
VERDICT While Alcott's story will remain a classic go-to, this modern-day retelling is a fun addition for larger library collections and where young Little Women fans abound., Schaefer's version jazzed-up with references to modern kids' books, recipes, and craft projects.Abby is not thrilled when her mother gets a job with Space Now in Florida. The writing is accessible, making this a good selection for younger middle grade readers perhaps not quite ready for the original tale. Schaefer's March sisters are updated but will be recognizable to Alcott devotees. Like the characters of Little Women, the sisters learn valuable lessons through each adventure. This is demonstrated by their recipes and crafting tricks that are liberally dispersed throughout the book. While the March sisters do not have much and are not fashionable or trendy (much to Meg's dismay), they are resourceful. On top of the worries facing these modern girls, their beloved father is away with the National Guard.
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy are tween sisters, ranging in age from nine to 13. A contemporary retelling of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel.
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