Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys

Name: Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys
Author: Louisa May Alcott

by Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888)

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22 chapters
Reading level: 6th grade

"Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys" by Louisa May Alcott is a children's novel published in 1871. This sequel to "Little Women" follows Jo Bhaer and her husband as they run an unconventional school at Plumfield. Young orphan Nat Blake arrives to find a place where pillow fights are scheduled, children tend gardens and pets, and learning combines book education with moral lessons and nature. As diverse students navigate friendships, mischief, and growing pains, the Bhaers guide them through experiences that challenge traditional schooling methods.

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Boarding schools
Schools
Family life · New England
New England · History · 19th century

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Chapter I: Nat

“Please, sir, is this Plumfield?” asked a ragged boy of the man who opened the great gate at which the omnibus left him.

“Yes; who sent you?”

“Mr. Laurence. I have got a letter for the lady.”

“All right; go up to the house, and give it to her; she’ll see to you, little chap.”

The man spoke pleasantly, and the boy went on, feeling much cheered by the words. Through the soft spring rain that fell on sprouting grass and budding trees, Nat saw a large square house before him,—a hospitable-looking house, with an old-fashioned porch, wide steps, and lights shining in many windows. Neither curtains nor shutters hid the cheerful glimmer; and, pausing a moment before he rang, Nat saw many little shadows dancing on the walls, heard the pleasant hum of young voices, and felt that it was hardly possible that the light and warmth and comfort within could be for a homeless “little chap” like him.

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This free edition of Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #52900, released 2016-08-26. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels, American Literature.

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