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2002-10-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Alcott, Louisa May
1832
1888
Barnard, A. M.
Alcott, Louisa M. (Louisa May)
Alcott, L. M. (Louisa May)
Jo's Boys
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%27s_Boys
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"Jo's Boys" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written in the late 19th century. It continues the story of the beloved March sisters from Alcott's earlier works, focusing particularly on Jo as she navigates her role as a mentor and mother figure to a new generation of boys at Plumfield, a school she manages with her husband, Professor Bhaer. The narrative explores themes of growth, responsibility, and the challenges of parenting while highlighting the development of Jo's students into young men. At the start of the story, set ten years after the events of the previous book, Jo and Meg reflect on the transformations that have taken place at Plumfield. The atmosphere is one of nostalgia mixed with pride, as they discuss the thriving environment around them and the success of their original group of boys. Jo is now deeply entrenched in her duties as a caretaker and teacher, while dealing with her own ambitions in writing. As various characters enter the scene, including Dan, who has returned from his adventures, the opening sets the stage for a blend of heartfelt reminiscences and the challenges of their evolving relationships, emphasizing the mix of joy and trials that accompany the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Boarding schools -- Fiction
Schools -- Fiction
Family life -- New England -- Fiction
New England -- Fiction
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Children's Literature
School Stories
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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