Little Men: Or; Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys

"Little Men, or Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys" is an 1871 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. A sequel to Alcott's hugely successful "Little Women", this novel tells the story of Jo Bhaer and the children at Plumfield Estate School. It has been made into two films and two television series. This charming tale constitutes a must-read for those who have read and enjoyed "Little Women" or any other works by this author. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women" and its sequels. She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Other notable works by this author include: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" (1886), "Eight Cousins" (1869), and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Read & Co. Classics
Published: 08/25/2008
Pages: 308
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9781443716055

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.1
Point Value: 19
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 537 / Little Men

About the Author
Alcott, Louisa May: - Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American author born in Philadelphia, USA. She began her career writing short stories under pen names, including A. M. Barnard. Alcott is best known for her children's novel Little Women, 1868, and its subsequent sequels: Good Wives, 1869, Little Men, 1871, and Jo's Boys, 1886. She received great critical acclaim during her lifetime and was able to support herself and her family through her writing career. Alcott was also a determined activist and was heavily involved in abolitionism and feminist movements.