Eight Cousins or the Aunt-Hill
No. of pages 256
Published: 1996
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"Eight Cousins, or the Aunt-Hill" by Louisa May Alcott tells the story of Rose Campbell, a young girl who becomes orphaned and finds herself living with her wealthy but eccentric Aunt Plenty. The novel follows Rose's adventures as she navigates her new life and quickly befriends her seven boy cousins. Together, they explore themes of family, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. Rose’s character evolves as she learns about compassion, independence, and the importance of kindness. With Alcott's signature wit and charm, the story celebrates the joys of childhood and the strength of familial bonds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Turtleback Books .
Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) wrote several classic novels inspired by her New England childhood, and was also active in the Suffragette movement. Jane Dyer is the acclaimed illustrator of her own anthology, Animal Crackers, as well as the bestselling picture book I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose Lewis. Jane Dyer lives in western Massachusetts and paints her extraordinary watercolors in a beautiful sun-drenched studio.