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Little Men: Life at Plumfield With Jo's Boys


Louisa May Alcott Library

No. of pages 400

Published: 1995

Great for age 5-8 years

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Just two years after the extraordinarily successful publication of LITTLE WOMEN and GOOD WIVES, Louisa Alcott's brother-in-law died, leaving two sons. She immediately decided to write a sequel to provide for her sister and nephews, and LITTLE MEN, published in 1871, became a tribute to her father's theories of education. The story is set in Plumfield, a school run by Jo and her German husband, Professor Bhaer, and they follow the precepts of Grandpa March in cultivating the little mind - 'not tasking it with long hard lessons, parrot-learned, but helping it to unfold as naturally and beautifully as sun and dew help roses bloom'. The different ways in which the children, good and bad, respond to this kind of nurturing make up the episodes of the novel which instantly proved as popular as its predecessors, selling 42, 000 in the first year after its publication.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Airmont Classic, Everymans Library Childrens Classics, Louisa May Alcott Library .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.

There are 400 pages in this book. This book was published in 1995 by Everyman .

Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) wrote several classic novels inspired by her New England childhood, and was also active in the Suffragette movement.

 

This book contains the following story:

Little Men

"Little Men" is a novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1871. It is the sequel to her famous work "Little Women" and continues the story of the March family. In "Little Men," the focus shifts to Jo March, who is now married to Professor Friedrich Bhaer. Together, they run a school for boys called Plumfield in their home.

Here's a plot summary of "Little Men":

Jo and her husband, Friedrich Bhaer, have transformed Plumfield, their family home, into a school for boys. They take in a diverse group of boys, each with their own personalities and backgrounds. The school becomes a lively and bustling place where the boys learn not only academic subjects but also life lessons about friendship, responsibility, and kindness.

One of the central characters is Nat Blake, a talented musician, and orphan, who finds a loving home at Plumfield. As the boys grow and learn, they encounter various challenges and adventures. They form friendships, participate in school activities, and navigate the ups and downs of adolescence.

The story also introduces Dan, a street-smart boy with a troubled past, and Tommy Bangs, a mischievous boy with a penchant for getting into trouble. The boys' interactions, pranks, and lessons learned create a heartwarming and engaging narrative.

Throughout the novel, Jo and Friedrich serve as nurturing and wise mentors, guiding the boys with love and understanding. The story emphasizes the value of education, morality, and the importance of a supportive and caring environment in shaping young lives.

"Little Men" is a charming and insightful exploration of childhood, adolescence, and the joys and challenges of growing up.