Recounts the further adventures, successes, and failures of the numerous young men of Plumfield school. Sequel to "Little Men."

"Little Men, or Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys was first published in 1871. The novel reprises characters from Little Men and is considered by some the second book in an unofficial Little Women trilogy, which is completed with Alcott's 1886 novel Jo's Boys. This book tells the story of Jo Bhaer and the children at Plumfield Estate School. It was inspired by the death of Alcott's brother-in-law. It has been adapted to film and television."--Back...

For generations, children around the world have come of age with Louisa May Alcott's March girls: hardworking eldest sister Meg, headstrong, impulsive Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. With their father away at war, and their loving mother Marmee working to support the family, the four sisters have to rely on one another for support as they endure the hardships of wartime and poverty. We witness the sisters growing up and figuring out what role...

At the request of her great-aunt, ten-year-old Jo tries to befriend a sad and lonely blind girl who is visiting the neighborhood.

Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young women in mid-nineteenth-century New England. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.

With Father away serving in the Civil War, Marmee and her girls try to have a cheery Christmas.