Jo's Boys
by Louisa May Alcott
Best known for the novels Little Women" "and "Little Men, " Louisa May Alcott brought the story of her feisty protagonist Jo and the adventures and misadventuresof the March family to an entertaining, surprising, and bittersweet conclusion in Jo's Boys. Beginning ten years after "Little Men, " Jo's Boysrevisits Plumfield, the New England school still presided over by Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer. Jo remains at the center of the tale, surrounded by her boys-including rebellious Dan, sailor Emil, andpromising musician Nat-as they experience shipwreck and storm, disappointment and even murder.
Popular for over a century, Alcott's series still holds universal appeal with itspowerful and affectionate depiction of family-the haven where the prodigal can always return, adversity is shared, and our dreams of being cherished, despite our flaws, come true. In this edition ofJo's Boys," " readers once again experience a treasured classic by one of America's best-loved writers. "From the Paperback edition."
Popular for over a century, Alcott's series still holds universal appeal with itspowerful and affectionate depiction of family-the haven where the prodigal can always return, adversity is shared, and our dreams of being cherished, despite our flaws, come true. In this edition ofJo's Boys," " readers once again experience a treasured classic by one of America's best-loved writers. "From the Paperback edition."