Scribbles, Sorrows, and Russet Leather Boots: The Life of Louisa May Alcott. By Liz Rosenberg. Illustrated by Diana Sudyka. Candlewick Press, 2021. Biography for older children, tweens, teens, and adults. This 410 page biography of Louisa May Alcott covers her whole life. The author cites her sources in the back. Each chapter is preceded by a full page, white and black illustration. While many readers already know some of the detail presented here, others will find Alcott's very short nursing career in the Civil War a surprise. The poverty of the family and Alcott's poor health during most of her life are described with sympathy and honesty. It is Louisa's courage and determination to succeed and to care for her family that thread throughout the narrative. Rosenberg's book will be a good addition to especially middle school and high school libraries.
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