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LITTLE MEN: LIFE AT PLUMFIELD WITH JO'S BOYS
By Louisa May Alcott
TO FREDDY AND JOHNNY, THE LITTLE MEN TO WHOM SHE OWES SOME OF THE BEST AND HAPPIEST HOURS OF HER LIFE, THIS BOOK IS GRATEFULLY DEDICATED BY THEIR LOVING “AUNT WEEDY”
LITTLE MEN - LIFE AT PLUMFIELD WITH JO'S BOYS
CHAPTER I. NAT
CHAPTER II. THE BOYS
CHAPTER III. SUNDAY
CHAPTER IV. STEPPING-STONES
CHAPTER V. PATTYPANS - “What's the matter, Daisy?”
A bustling farmhouse on the edge of town becomes a haven where laughter, learning, and daily chores blend seamlessly. Run by a warm‑hearted matriarch who believes in kindness as much as discipline, the home teems with boys of every age, each finding a place among study rooms, music corners, and lively games of tag. The atmosphere is one of gentle guidance—students practice reading, music, and even cricket while sharing meals of fresh bread and gingerbread that fill the air with comfort.
When a ragged newcomer named Nat arrives with a letter for the lady of the house, he is drawn into the lively rhythm of Plumfield. The welcoming staff and energetic youths invite him to join their games, introducing him to a world where responsibility and fun coexist. As Nat explores the hallways, discovers the bustling classrooms, and meets a quick‑witted fellow boy, he begins to feel a sense of belonging that promises growth, friendship, and the chance to shape his own future.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (557K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
David Reed, and David Widger
Release date
2001-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832–1888
Best known for Little Women, she turned family life, financial struggle, and hard-won independence into stories that still feel warm and real. Her books helped shape the way generations of readers imagine sisters, ambition, and growing up.
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