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Under the Lilacs

By Louisa May Alcott

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a charming, old-fashioned setting, discover how a stolen cake leads to an unlikely friendship and adventures for three children full of imagination.

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2003-02-01
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Summary

"Under the Lilacs" by Louisa May Alcott is a heartwarming tale set in the late 1800s that follows Ben, Bab, and Betty as they discover the power of friendship and the joys of childhood in a peaceful countryside setting. The story begins at an old house surrounded by lilac bushes, where two sisters are interrupted during their tea party by a mischievous dog who steals their cake, which leads them to Ben and his dog, Sancho. From there, the characters form a unique friendship where they embark of memorable journeys filled with whimsical adventures, and grow together as they face the ups and downs of life.

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for writing the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871), and Jo's Boys (1886). Raised in New England by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott, she grew up among many well-known intellectuals of the day, including Margaret Fuller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau. Encouraged by her family, Louisa began writing from an early age.

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