| ISBN |
9781534462267 (paperback) |
| Name |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 author. |
| Title |
Jo's boys / Louisa May Alcott. |
| Edition |
Aladdin paperback edition. |
| Published |
New York : Aladdin, [2019] |
| ©2019 |
| Description |
361 pages ; 20 cm. |
| Notes |
Originally published in Boston by Roberts Brothers in 1886. |
| Sequel to: Little men. |
| Also published with title: Jo's boys and how they turned out. |
| Summary |
Jo's boys mostly follows the lives of Plumfield boys who were introduced in Little Men, particularly Tommy, Emil, Demi, Nat, Dan, and Jo's sons Rob and Teddy, although the others make frequent appearances as well. The story takes place ten years after Jo opened a school for boys and the little men have grown up and left Plumfield. Now college students, sailors, and musicians, they each explore the world and try to find their place in it. But as they encounter love, disappointment, tragedy, and intrigue, the boys rely on Jo to help them through the challenges they face. |
| Target audience note |
For ages 8+ years. |
| Reading Program Note |
Premier's Reading Challenge 7-9. |
| Subjects |
Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Schools -- Juvenile fiction |
| Families -- New England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Children's stories |
| Premier's Reading Challenge 7-9 |
| New England -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Other Names |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888. Jo's boys and how they turned out |
| Series |
The Little women collection 04. |
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