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Louisa May

"Little Men" by Louisa May Alcott is a wonderful tale for kids, perfect for reading chapter by chapter to kids as part of an evening family night. It is as jolly as a house full of rambunctious boys could be. A sequel to Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women," "Little Men" is an enticing book about the main character in the previous book, Jo. In "Little Men," Jo now has boys of her own and "boys to spare." She and her husband, the Professor, take in students based on charity and kindness. Some boys are neglected, some are badly brought up, all need love, laughter and a caring environment. There is lots of fun, and lots to discuss in this sequel to Alcott's marvelous Little Women. Most of the boys in "Little Men" appear to be troubled or challenged in some way. The story tells the various antics and behaviors exhibited by the boys, and displays how Jo and the Professor deal with these issues.

Louisa May Alcott: Little Men

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When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her six aunts and seven boisterous male cousins, she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady, used to the quiet hallways of a girls' boarding school, exist in such a spirited home? It is the arrival of Uncle Alec that changes everything. Much to the horror of her aunts, Rose's forward-thinking uncle insists that the child get out of the parlor and into the sunshine. And with a little courage and lots of adventures with her mischievous but loving cousins, Rose begins to bloom.

Eight Cousins By Alcott, Louisa May [paperback ]

In this collection of four short stories, Louisa May Alcott reveals herself as a racy, infinately readable author. Each story features strong women, with sharp tongues and sharper wits. Every plot has an unexpected twist, and a decidedly dark touch of irony. If you couldn't read Little Women because of its flowery prose, here is a second chance to aquaint yourself with an incredible American author. Every story is a page turner to the very end, and each short enough to be read in an evening. Whether her Gothic tales should be considered as potboilers or pulp fiction is really in the hands of the reader. Jane Eyre was considered "coarse" by Victorian audiences, and Wuthering Heights flummoxed people so much they didn't know what to call it. Alcott writes too well, in my opinion, for her tales to be considered as vulgar potboilers and it is her sheer writing skill that gets her off that hook. But be prepared for somewhat of a shock if you taste the waters of this amazing fountain. Four stories are included in this edition, although Alcott wrote several more Gothic tales. Like the Sorcerer's Apprentice's little brushes who couldn't stop sweeping, Alcott couldn't stop writing. As Stern says in her introduction, Louisa wrote her thrillers "when her hair was down and her dander up."

Behind A Mask: The Unknown Thrillers Of Louisa May Alcott

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