Little Men
Author: Alcott, Louisa May
ISBN: 9780241652701
Publisher: Penguin UK
Year First Published: 2024
Pages: 320
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 18mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
Considered the second book in the Little Women trilogy, Little Men is Louisa May Alcott's classic coming-of-age novel set in the Plumfield Estate School
'The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed'
Spirited Jo March, now Mrs Bhaer, has settled into living and teaching at Plumfield boarding school, also home to a lively band of orphan boys. Jo's many pupils include Nat, a shy but talented musician, Dan, an ill-mannered troublemaker and Tommy Bangs, the school's mischievous class clown. Despite the troubles and scrapes that come with adolescent life, the lessons of kindness and gratitude taught at Plumfield prove to have a profound impact on each child.
Published in 1871, Little Men was received with delight by the many who cherished the coming-of-age tale Little Women, and proved a worthy sequel. Wisdom, courage and love is at the heart of Louisa May Alcott's writing, which continues to inspire and give solace to readers around the world today.
ISBN: 9780241652701
Publisher: Penguin UK
Year First Published: 2024
Pages: 320
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 18mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
Considered the second book in the Little Women trilogy, Little Men is Louisa May Alcott's classic coming-of-age novel set in the Plumfield Estate School
'The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed'
Spirited Jo March, now Mrs Bhaer, has settled into living and teaching at Plumfield boarding school, also home to a lively band of orphan boys. Jo's many pupils include Nat, a shy but talented musician, Dan, an ill-mannered troublemaker and Tommy Bangs, the school's mischievous class clown. Despite the troubles and scrapes that come with adolescent life, the lessons of kindness and gratitude taught at Plumfield prove to have a profound impact on each child.
Published in 1871, Little Men was received with delight by the many who cherished the coming-of-age tale Little Women, and proved a worthy sequel. Wisdom, courage and love is at the heart of Louisa May Alcott's writing, which continues to inspire and give solace to readers around the world today.
