Jack and Jill: A Village Story

Jack and Jill: A Village Story is a children's book by Louisa May Alcott. It was published in 1880.[1]

Jack and Jill: A Village Story
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First edition cover
AuthorLouisa May Alcott
LanguageEnglish
PublisherRoberts Brothers

Story

Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are best friends who live next door to each other. They are always seen together. Janey gets the nickname of Jill, to mimic the old Jack and Jill rhyme. Seriously injured in a sledding accident, they recover from their physical injuries, while learning life lessons along with their many friends. They are helped along their journey to recovery by various activities created by their mothers.

References

  1. This 1888 reprint by the original publisher lists the copyright as "Louisa May Alcott 1880".

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