| Author |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
| Title |
Jack and Jill
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Jack and Jill" by Louisa May Alcott is a children's novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventures and mishaps of two young characters, Jack and Jill, as they navigate childhood in a quaint village setting, filled with the themes of friendship and resilience in the face of accidents and challenges. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a lively winter scene where children are joyfully playing in the snow before a tragic accident occurs when Jack and Jill attempt a risky sledding adventure. The chapter captures the excitement leading up to the accident, detailing the personalities of various children in the village, especially Jack and Jill, who are depicted as spirited and adventurous. As the rollercoaster of emotions unfolds, both characters experience the repercussions of their actions, leading to injuries that require them to navigate recovery while learning important lessons about responsibility, courage, and the value of friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Winter -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Family life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
New England -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children's accidents -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2786 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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