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Jack and Jill

By Louisa May Alcott

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

After a disastrous sledding accident leaves two young friends injured, they must learn to cope with the consequences and discover the true meaning of friendship.

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2001-08-01
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Summary

"Jack and Jill" by Louisa May Alcott is a heartwarming children's story set in a close-knit village, focusing on the intertwined lives of two young friends whose winter sledding excitement takes a painful turn. The story begins with a joyful scene of children playing in the snow, but quickly shifts when Jack and Jill's daring sled ride results in an accident, leading to injuries and a period of recovery. Throughout their shared experience, the pair confront the repercussions of their choices, and readers see how their friendship blossoms as they grapple with themes of responsibility, bravery, and leaning on others during difficult times.

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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