Jack and Jill: A Village Story
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Louisa May Alcott |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Publisher | Roberts Brothers |
Publication date | 1880 |
Jack and Jill: A Village Story is a children's book by Louisa May Alcott. It was published in 1880.[1]
Story[change | change source]
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[change | change source]
- ↑ This 1888 reprint by the original publisher lists the copyright as "Louisa May Alcott 1880".
Other websites[change | change source]
- Original text at Project Gutenberg
- Literature Network
- Daily Lit Archived 2013-05-18 at the Wayback Machine
