I have read many books by Louisa May Alcott, but this was definitely not my favorite. I searched a long, long time for it and was so happy to be able to find it again. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It is a good quick read with many of the time period's nuances. Their parents fill their days with the joys of Christmas preparations, a theatrical production and many other imaginative events. If there is something altogether moral, uplifting written with care, love with genuine knowledge of children's minds and souls, with traditional views on education, house-keeping, friend. Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2009. 0000001561 00000 n I think it needs to be at least 10-12 years old, as the characters are in their middle teens. Something went wrong. The novel, though it starts with the tragedy mentioned above, the strength of spirit and the life lessons learned by the dear characters enable the story to end happily leaving us to ponder about our own lives and reflect on the difficulties and the trials that we face. A sweet and comforting read, just what one can expect from Louisa May Alcott. Published I liked reading about the sweet innocence of these kids and while it was a bit preachy, I didn’t mind it at all. Please try again. ", “Our actions are in our own hands, but the consequences of them are not. When best friends, Jack and Jill, tumble off their sled, their injuries cause them to be bedridden for many months. as she waved Jack's blue tippet like a banner with one hand, and held on with the other. It's not like I don't enjoy those type of books, I really love reading. A stand alone story not one of a series. I found it a little difficult to keep some of Jack and Jill's friends straight as they were not completely fleshed out, but I enjoyed their side plots in addition to the main story about Jack and Jill's convalescence. And I consider it GREAT! Hello, Sign in. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Little Women (150th Anniversary Edition): With Foreword and 200 Original Illustrations. In Jack & Jill, the children are allowe. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 18, 2012), Still loved re-reading this book 65 years later, Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020, Still loved re-reading this book 65 years later and in a very different setting. 0000001925 00000 n Children's/YA: 19th century girls who try to improve themselves. Well, Louisa May Alcott has given us a wonderful portrayal of the famous historical characters Jack and Jill. It’s fairly similar in style and content; it’s a realistic fiction narrative about growing up and always striving to be a better person. In my opinion, this book is highly entertaining and inspiring. 1880 YA. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. What's refreshing about this one is that they're self-improvement is not for the benefit of their peers or to "get a boy", but rather, Louisa May Alcott has them develop for their own personal growth. We apologize for this inconvenience. And the worst of it is, they're pretty boring, really. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + No Import Fees Deposit & $9.63 Shipping to Germany. By: Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) Louisa May Alcott, more famously known for her Little Women series, takes a familiar nursery rhyme and creates a whole novel out of it in one of her last books Jack and Jill: A Village Story.Though she continued to publish under the penname AM Barnard, this book probably marked the end of a particular writing phase in 1880. I get the sense Alcott felt compelled to write several books 'in the style of' Little Women for reasons other than actually having more stories to tell. They are two friends who become seriously injured during a sledding accident. For more information about the German court case, and the reason for blocking all of Germany rather than single items, visit PGLAF's information page about the German lawsuit. It was so full of typos I gave up and bought a different version. But it manages to be so bright and cheery throughout! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. A stand alone story not one of a series. It was a little too childish, and was boring in some parts. Through their families’ and friends’ help, they’re able to recover and learn how to be more careful. 0000000828 00000 n It's a good book with a good moral, but not for those who enjoy exciting books. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: Jack and Jill Author: Louisa May Alcott Release Date: December 22, … In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Or, clearing the history of your visits to the site. Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2012. This book is an interesting improvement on the clasic nursery rhyme.With its twist of humor and sadness, Jack and Jill emphasises the value of friendship and the comfort that simple creativity can give.In spite of all these good qualities, I would rate this book as far from Alcott's best. The March sisters are so alive and complicated and flawed, and don't tend to learn their morals patly at the end of each chapter. Admittedly, this book is not without sermons and it is difficult to follow the conversations in places where the speaker changes but the formatting seems to hide that fact. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I'm sorry to see that this book has been so poorly received by other reviewers. I started this book at Christmas time while making cookies, I listened for free on an app on my iPad. In Jack & Jill, the children are allowed a year off of regular school to rest their brains and learn in a non-traditional manner. I started this book at Christmas time while making cookies, I listened for free on an app on my iPad. See all 42 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. All IP addresses in Germany are blocked. Please email the diagnostic information above to, PGLAF's information page about the German lawsuit, PGLAF's International Copyright Guidance for Project Gutenberg. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In addition, it's novel for it's intrerest in health fads and regiments, new school ideas, and the imporance of an American youth culture. I highly recommend it to any young person who loves to read, more mature readers who like to reflect on what life was like in another era. 0000001884 00000 n Story good but printed from public domain scan, so actual publication is poor. Lisez « Jack and Jill A Village Story » de Louisa May Alcott disponible chez Rakuten Kobo. Both boys and girls will be entranced with the train and mechanical images, and it's unusual to read a child's book and have such fresh descriptions...something perhaps owing to the newness of trains at the time. It is not a family book like Little Women or the Rose Duo, but this is a Louisa May Alcott classic that should not be ignored. Those last six chapters were completely new to me, and the. And, of course, I loved how effortlessly Alcott's well-crafted prose and storytelling flows across the pages. I liked it so much I bought the paper copy as well! I think it needs to be at least 10-12 years old, as the characters are in their middle teens. I read an abridged version of this when I was little, which, if I recall, ended with Chapter 18--May Baskets, with the bit about Ed from Chapter 20 being moved to an earlier chapter. 0000002556 00000 n In my opinion, this book is highly entertaining and in. Try. On the whole a must only if you are a staunch fan. I loved the ending and how it wrapped up all of the young people's futures. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I like the cover so will keep, but disappointed. I have read many books by Louisa May Alcott, but this was definitely not my favorite. The fact that it remains a three star book into adulthood is no small accomplishment for an author from another age. Jack and Jill has been one of my unsung favorites for many years. for it is as wholesome as homemade butter scraped over homebaked bread. It wasn't a favorite. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Fiction About Friendship for Young Adults. Jack and Jill: Original Text: Alcott, Louisa May: 9798632164467: Books - Amazon.ca. Didactic but warm and sweet. As a result, this book centers around two little invalids and the trials, joys, physical challenges, etc. Trying a different Web browser might help. It is perfect for all ages, and really just satisfies and leaves you happy. 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