Age: 3rd grade (advanced reader) - 8th grade

-Religion: While Christianity and morality have a strong presence in this novel, it is not at a sacrifice of the plot or storyline(s) but "lessons learned" develop the characters in a believable capacity.

-Family: Because the strong family relationship amongst the sisters and their parents is somewhat unbelievable at times, this story is a little iffy for ages above 12. For younger children, this is a reassuring, happy existence that appeals to their good/hopeful nature

-Historical: Appeals to girls that have a fascination with "older" societies

-Challenging themes: The father almost dies while at war, coping with a poor life,

-Relatable characters: The characters have particularly distinct characteristics, where they all have faults and desirable qualities; I obviously felt a keen attraction to Jo with her independent spirit, desire to be outside, and love of writing (I'm sure researchers have aligned Alcott with this character the most).