Louisa May Alcott
Paperback | Pages: 224 pages Rating: 4.01 | 34437 Users | 1042 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Eight Cousins |
| ISBN: | 0486455599 (ISBN13: 9780486455594) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Eight Cousins #1 |
| Characters: | Rose Campbell, Dr. Alec Campbell, Aunt Peace Campbell, Aunt Plenty Campbell, Archie Campbell, Charlie Campbell, Mac Campbell, Steve Campbell, Will Campbell, Geordie Campbell, Jamie Campbell (the Baby), Phebe Moore, Uncle Mac Campbell, Uncle Jem Campbell, Uncle Steve Campbell, Aunt Myra Campbell, Aunt Clara Campbell, Aunt Jane Campbell, Aunt Jessie Campbell, Whang Lo, Fun See, Pokey (Eight Cousins), Ariadne Blish, Debby the cook |
| Setting: | Cosey Corner, Maine(United States) Boston, Massachusetts,1870(United States) |
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When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her six aunts and seven boisterous male cousins, she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady, used to the quiet hallways of a girls' boarding school, exist in such a spirited home? It is the arrival of Uncle Alec that changes everything. Much to the horror of her aunts, Rose's forward-thinking uncle insists that the child get out of the parlor and into the sunshine. And with a little courage and lots of adventures with her mischievous but loving cousins, Rose begins to bloom. Written by the beloved author of Little Women, Eight Cousins is a masterpiece of children's literature. This endearing novel offers readers of all ages an inspiring story about growing up, making friends, and facing life with strength and kindness.Point Appertaining To Books Eight Cousins (Eight Cousins #1)
| Title | : | Eight Cousins (Eight Cousins #1) |
| Author | : | Louisa May Alcott |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 224 pages |
| Published | : | February 27th 2007 by Dover Publications (first published 1874) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Young Adult. Childrens. Historical. Historical Fiction |
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Ratings: 4.01 From 34437 Users | 1042 ReviewsAppraise Appertaining To Books Eight Cousins (Eight Cousins #1)
This was always my favorite Louisa May Alcott. I listened to Barbara Caruso's narration thanks to an Audible sale.It was interesting reading this after having recently listened to Heather Ordover's discussion of Little Women at the CraftLit podcast. Essentially Alcott flips the situation of the poor but learning true happiness Little Women and applies it to orphaned, only child Rose who is a considerable heiress from a rich Bostonian family. We spend a year watching her being raised by herThis is my favorite Alcott book outside of the March Family books. This is the 1st Rose book and is followed by Rose in Bloom. Not as good as Little Women but very good in its own right.
Every so often I get the urge to travel down memory lane and read some of the books that I loved as a child. I went through a phase where I polished off all of the Anne of Green Gables series on my Kindle, and another where I did the Little House books, so I guess it was inevitable that when I next needed to scratch that "childhood period fiction" itch, I'd reach for one of my dearly beloved favorites, Louisa May Alcott. It's interesting to think that many of the authors of beloved children's
What a charming, cozy little book--perfect for this time of year to read curled up with a blanket and some hot cocoa! For fans of Louisa May Alcott, this book will not disappoint. It is full to the brim with winsome characters, quaint morals and lessons, and enough heartwarming scenes to leave readers with that "warm, fuzzy feeling" for a while to come. Eight Cousins is not a real page-turner, but I found that I always looked forward to picking it up, even if I was content to put it down after a
Oh my goodness this was such a good book and I already have the next one in the series, so I am all set. Sweet, loving, charming, delightful.
This was a delightful book with great charm. It had many twists that surprised me, and the characters were adorable. I loved the unconventionality that was Uncle Alec's doctoring. Very unique and special.Content:* expletives (a few)* swearing by saints (twice)* underage drinking, smoking, and gambling* one or two mentions of gods and godessesI was not compensated for my honest review.
There are no words to express how lovely this book was to me. I just loved it.I am wondering though, what exactly was the disagreement between Dr. Alec and Rose's father? Was it that they both loved the same girl, Rose's mother? If so, then I fear that the next book, Rose in Bloom, will hurt a bit."Fathers and mothers are too absorbed in business and housekeeping to study their children and cherish that sweet and natural confidence, which is a child's surest safeguard, and a parent's subtlest
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