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Jack and Jill

By Louisa May Alcott
Series: The Louisa May Alcott Hidden Gems Collection
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Jack and Jill by Louisa May Alcott is a charming tale about two children, Jack and Jill, who experience an accident that changes their lives. During their recovery, they, along with their circle of friends, embark on a journey of growth, learning invaluable lessons about friendship, resilience, and the joys of childhood. This story captures the essence of youthful adventures and heartfelt camaraderie.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for heartwarming tales with life lessons, as it follows the adventures and misadventures of two young friends through challenges, growth, and friendship. It's a classic children's story that combines fun, moral lessons, and a nostalgic glimpse into a different era.

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Jack and Jill

"Join lifelong friends Jack and Jill as the pair recovers from a serious sledding accident"--Back cover.

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In this reimagining of the classic nursery rhyme, best friends Jack and Jill recover from a sledding accident surrounded by family and friends in this inspiring story from Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women!

Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are next-door neighbours and best friends so frequently seen together that Janey earns the nickname Jill after the rhyme Jack and Jill. Unfortunately, the sweet moniker proves prophetic when a wintry day spent sledding ends in a terrible fall that leaves both young people seriously injured.

While Jack’s head wound leaves him fragile for a few weeks, Jill’s damaged back keeps her bedridden for months and with limited mobility afterward. Their mothers and friends do their best to make time pass more quickly with songs, elaborately costumed tableaus, and frequent visits.

Even as petty jealousy, dreams deferred, and growing pains challenge the friend group, Jack and Jill ultimately grow stronger and closer together in this charming coming-of-age tale.

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Jack and Jill by Louisa May Alcott is cherished for its warm portrayal of childhood and friendship. Readers appreciate the book's strong moral lessons, capturing the charm of a bygone era. Some reviews highlight the timeless themes and thoughtful storytelling that delight both young and older audiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665926218

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Aladdin

Illustration: f-c gloss uv cvr w- foil stamping & emboss

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Louisa May Alcott Series: The Louisa May Alcott Hidden Gems Collection Young Adult

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott was born in 1832 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. She is best known for Little Women (1868), which is loosely based on her own life and proved to be one of the most popular children’s books ever written. Three sequels followed: Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871), and Jo’s Boys (1886). Alcott was the daughter of the famous transcendentalist Bronson Alcott and was friend of Emerson and Thoreau. In addition to writing, she worked as a teacher, governess, and Civil War nurse, as well as being an advocate of abolition, women’s rights, and temperance. She died in 1888 and is buried in Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts.

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