Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alcott, Louisa May (1832–1888).

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"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.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys
• Author credits: Alcott, Louisa May (1832–1888)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Boarding schools -- Fiction
• Family life -- New England -- Fiction
• New England -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
• Schools -- Fiction

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• Category: American Literature
• Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
• Category: Novels

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