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Jo's Boys - (Mint Editions (the Children's Library)) by Louisa May Alcott (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Jo's Boys (1886) is a novel by American author Louis May Alcott.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 8.0" x 5.0" Hardcover
  • 244 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Classics
  • Series Name: Mint Editions (the Children's Library)

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Book Synopsis



Jo's Boys (1886) is a novel by American author Louis May Alcott. Written while Alcott was living in the historic Thoreau-Alcott House in Concord, Massachusetts, Jo's Boys picks up ten years after the events of Little Men, which followed the young sons of Jo Bhaer (née March) and Professor Friedrich Bhaer at their newly established Plumfield Estate School. As with the rest of the series, Jo's Boys was inspired by the educational reforms theorized and practiced by her father.

Plumfield boys Tommy, Emil, Nat, Dan, Demi, Rob, and Ted have all grown up, taking with them into the world the lessons they learned at the Plumfield Estate School. Split into sections following the lives of each young man, Jo's Boys traces the impact on Jo and Friedrich Bhaer's experimental form of education across a number of diverse--and often difficult--situations. Each character navigates the realities of college, marriage, and work with varying degrees of success, often finding that what they can most rely on is a well-grounded sense of morality, as well as a strong and abundant understanding of themselves as individuals. Emil, Professor Friedrich Bhaer's nephew, becomes a sailor, gets promoted to second mate, and is faced with the challenge of rescuing his fellow shipmates after a wreck leaves them stranded. Tommy enters medical school but finds it difficult to dedicate himself to his work while weighing his complex affections for Nan and Dora, both of whom he could see himself marrying. The novel's most compelling character is Dan, who becomes a sheep-herder in Australia before returning to America, being arrested out West, and ultimately discovering his deeply entrenched need to dedicate his life to others. Although originally written for children, Louisa May Alcott's Jo's Boys, alongside the other novels in her "March Family Saga," has long been read and adored by children and adults alike.

This edition of Louisa May Alcott's Jo's Boys is a classic of American literature and children's fiction reimagined for modern readers.

Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.

With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.



From the Back Cover



In the final installment of Louisa May Alcott's beloved "March Family Saga," the sons of Jo Bhaer and their childhood friends navigate life as young men. Some find success, others find adventure, and one finds himself in trouble with the law. What each share, however, is a strong moral background--as well as the hearts of generations of readers.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: .86 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 244
Series Title: Mint Editions (the Children's Library)
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Classics
Publisher: Mint Editions
Format: Hardcover
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Language: English
Street Date: April 13, 2021
TCIN: 83212249
UPC: 9781513221045
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-7189
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.69 inches length x 5 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.86 pounds
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