Jack and Jill: A Village Story (The Louisa May Alcott Hidden Gems Collection)
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- Synopsis
- In this reimagining of the classic nursery rhyme, best friends Jack and Jill recover from a sledding accident surrounded by family and friends in this inspiring story from Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women!Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are next-door neighbors and best friends so frequently seen together that Janey earns the nickname Jill after the rhyme &“Jack and Jill.&” Unfortunately, the sweet moniker proves prophetic when a wintry day spent sledding ends in a terrible fall that leaves both young people seriously injured. While Jack&’s head wound leaves him fragile for a few weeks, Jill&’s damaged back keeps her bedridden for months and with limited mobility afterward. Their mothers and friends do their best to make time pass more quickly with songs, elaborately costumed tableaus, and frequent visits. Even as petty jealousy, dreams deferred, and growing pains challenge the friend group, Jack and Jill ultimately grow stronger and closer together in this charming coming-of-age tale.
- Copyright:
- 2023
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 352 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781665926232
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781665926218
- Publisher:
- Aladdin
- Date of Addition:
- 07/04/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Diane Le Feyer
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
- Grade Levels:
- Third grade
- Reading Age:
- 8 and up
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.