Little Women (Takase Naoko)

An educational manga depicting the growth of four sisters.

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``Little Women'' is a story set in America during the Civil War in the mid-19th century, and depicts the growth of four unique sisters over the course of a year.
Friendly Meg, tomboyish Joe, quiet Beth, and shy Amy. The four good friends pray for the safety of their father on the battlefield and help each other with their beloved mother. Despite being poor, each day is filled with love and is full of smiles and surprises.
This is a masterpiece that conveys important messages that remain unchanged today, such as the importance of family bonds, compassion, the strength to overcome hardship, and the importance of having a desire to improve.

There are also plenty of explanatory articles that give you the background of the story and the author's profile.