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Step into the enchanting world of Plumfield Estate School, where Jo Bhaer and her husband, Professor Bhaer, dedicate their lives to nurturing a lively group of children. Through laughter and mischief, these spirited students learn the essence of becoming true gentlemen and ladies. As they navigate lifes valuable lessons, familiar faces from the past return, sharing in the joy and camaraderie of this vibrant community. Join Megs older children, Demi and Daisy, along with Mr. Bhaers charming German nephews, Franz and Emil, as they embark on their own adventures in this heartwarming tale. (...

Join Jack and Jill as they embark on an adventurous day of fun and laughter, only to face an unexpected turn of events when they tumble off their sled on the seasons first snow! Bedridden for months, their injuries lead them to discover the true meaning of friendship. With the warmth of Christmas preparations, a captivating theatrical production, and the support of their caring parents and friends, Jack and Jill learn valuable lessons about camaraderie and resilience. This heartwarming tale is sure to become a cherished family favorite! Summary by Mary Anderson.

Tritones; ondinas y nereidas y demás criaturas del mar son los protagonistas de esta deliciosa selección de cuentos fantásticos de la gran escritora norteamerica, Louisa May Alcott, célebre por su novela Mujercitas. Una niña que quiere ser sirena, una sirena que quiere ser niña, y niñas confundidas con sirenas, protagonizan “Ariel”, “Sirenitas”, “Rizo, la ninfa del mar”, y “La amiguita de Fancy”, cuentos donde se reclama por un lado la importancia de la imaginación, y por otro, la de la realidad más práctica.

Jo March, the irrepressible tomboy in Little Women, has grown up and married her professor to become Jo Bhaer. Together the Bhaers have established Plumfield - a warm-hearted, informal school where lessons are taught with a dose of laughter. When Nat, a young orphan joins the happy household at Plumfield, he can’t believe his good fortune. Each day is filled with studying and fun - the boys even enjoy Saturday-night pillow fights. But when Nat gets caught stretching the truth, he discovers there is more to learn in his new home than games and schoolwork.

It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the free-thinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman’s work."

This is a collection meant to be cherished for a lifetime. Whether encountering these cherished tales for the first or the 50th time, listeners will find enchantment in this collection.

Join Rose, a wealthy yet isolated and fragile girl, as she navigates life after the loss of her parents and the transition to her maiden aunts home. When her guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from his travels, he brings with him unconventional ideas about nurturing and growth. Surrounded by her seven boisterous male cousins and a plethora of loving aunts, Rose embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery. With the help of Phebe, her cheerful maid and friend, Rose learns to appreciate her own blessings and embraces joy in the face of adversity.

In Eight Cousins, we follow the heartwarming journey of Rose Campbell, a wealthy yet isolated girl who, after losing her parents, finds herself under the care of her strict maiden aunts. When her guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from his travels, he brings with him unconventional ideas about parenting that transform Roses life. Surrounded by her seven lively male cousins and a host of quirky aunts, she begins to flourish, discovering joy and health in her new environment. As the year unfolds, Rose faces a pivotal decision which relative will she choose to stay with? This unabridged recording ...

In the wake of her fathers death, frail and sickly Rose Campbell is sent to live with her quirky bachelor uncle at a place she soon comes to cherish as Aunt Hill. Here, she encounters her six aunts, each with their own contrasting beliefs on how to nurture their spirited niece and her seven boisterous boy cousins. Guided by the wisdom of Uncle Alec, Rose embarks on a transformative journey of health, education, and character development. As she blossoms into a vibrant young girl, Rose discovers the joy of family bonds and the profound love that connects them all. (Summary by DariaAM)

Mujercitas, el clásico de Louisa May Alcott ambientado en la guerra de Secesión, fue publicado en Estados Unidos en 1868. Han pasado más de ciento cincuenta años desde entonces, pero la complicidad de las cuatro hermanas March, que resumen el espíritu crítico de una época en sus gestos y palabras, sigue siendo fuente de inspiración y disfrute para las generaciones de lectoras y lectores que se asoman por primera vez a las páginas de esta fascinante obra.

La pequeña Betty es una niña risueña y cariñosa que vive en el bosque en una vieja cabaña con su padre y su vaca Daisy, y todas las aves del bosque son sus amigas. Un día se entera por unos pajaritos de que la princesa que vive en el palacio cercano quiere conocer al famoso duende, y Betty decide que en esta ocasión no huirá. Pronto ambas niñas entablan una amistad que cambiará sus vidas para siempre.

Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott - Set in Victorian era Britain, the story follows Jean Muir, the deceitful governess of a rich Coventry family. With expert manipulation, Jean Muir obtains the love, respect, and eventually the wealth of the Coventry family.

It's Christmas at a grand English estate, and the halls are filled with guests, gossip, and quiet secrets. Among them is Maurice Treherne, a war-injured soldier confined to a wheelchair, and his cousin Octavia, who is about to be engaged to a man she may not love.

Mother and Father are called away suddenly, because Grandma is “failin’ fast”. This leaves the oldest Bassett girls, Tillie and Prue, to oversee the cooking of the Thanksgiving feast. Soon all eight children pitch in, though the subtleties of plum pudding and stuffed turkey are completely unknown to them. The result is a whole bunch of old-fashioned fun in the comfortably familiar Louisa May Alcott tradition.

Little Women follows the March sisters as they grow up. Each chapter is relatively short and usually features a moral lesson without being preachy.Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868. It centers on the 4 young March sisters: Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth. Each of the sisters has a distinct personality. Meg is the oldest, Jo is the writer and tomboy, Amy is the vain one, and Beth is a saint. The sisters are guided by their mother, Marmee, and they strike up a friendship with the next-door neighbor boy, Laurie.

Louisa May Alcott was born on 29th November 1832 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Well-loved for her classic ‘Little Women’, she was a superb writer in difficult times for any woman, a strong advocate of women’s issues, the anti-slavery movement, temperance and social reform. Her work often reflects on the rich experiences in her life and these poignant short stories are a fine testament to this. One of Alcott’s most startling stories is the ‘The Brothers’, a tale of two brothers during the Civil War and the after-effects.

Christmas may come but once a year but human emotions, the driving force of our characters, are with us every day. Yet, somehow these same emotions when they happen at Christmas seem amplified; we seem more tender to their touch, their words. Whether it’s a long-lost returning soldier wondering how best to return to the arms of his family without too great a risk of shock... Or a prodigal son whose taken path has driven pain into his own and others hearts… These stories reveal much about the human condition.

Louisa May Alcott's short story "The Brothers" is set during the Civil War. Narrated by a wartime nurse, the story tells of one white brother and the other, who is half black, who meet in a hospital. Due to a previous grudge between them, the black brother tries to kill the white brother. Preaching the religion of humanity and kindness, she draws from her personal experiences to create this amazing work. This piece first appeared in The Atlantic Monthly in November 1863.

Nelly's Hospital (1865) is a short story by Louisa May Alcott, written during or shortly after the American Civil War. Nelly, a small soul, starts an hospital for little creatures and animals, inspired by the happenings on the war front, and wants to do some good.

The beautiful Pauline has been wronged and sets about getting a little her own back. Collateral damage ensues in this tale of revenge and it's consequences.