{"product_id":"jos-boys-paperback-1","title":"Jo's Boys - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLouisa May Alcott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJo's Boys\u003c\/i\u003e (1886) is a novel by American author Louis May Alcott. Written while Alcott was living in the historic Thoreau-Alcott House in Concord, Massachusetts, \u003ci\u003eJo's Boys\u003c\/i\u003e picks up ten years after the events of \u003ci\u003eLittle Men\u003c\/i\u003e, which followed the young sons of Jo Bhaer (n e March) and Professor Friedrich Bhaer at their newly established Plumfield Estate School. As with the rest of the series, \u003ci\u003eJo's Boys\u003c\/i\u003e was inspired by the educational reforms theorized and practiced by her father.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlumfield boys Tommy, Emil, Nat, Dan, Demi, Rob, and Ted have all grown up, taking with them into the world the lessons they learned at the Plumfield Estate School. Split into sections following the lives of each young man, \u003ci\u003eJo's Boys\u003c\/i\u003e traces the impact on Jo and Friedrich Bhaer's experimental form of education across a number of diverse--and often difficult--situations. Each character navigates the realities of college, marriage, and work with varying degrees of success, often finding that what they can most rely on is a well-grounded sense of morality, as well as a strong and abundant understanding of themselves as individuals. Emil, Professor Friedrich Bhaer's nephew, becomes a sailor, gets promoted to second mate, and is faced with the challenge of rescuing his fellow shipmates after a wreck leaves them stranded. Tommy enters medical school but finds it difficult to dedicate himself to his work while weighing his complex affections for Nan and Dora, both of whom he could see himself marrying. The novel's most compelling character is Dan, who becomes a sheep-herder in Australia before returning to America, being arrested out West, and ultimately discovering his deeply entrenched need to dedicate his life to others. Although originally written for children, Louisa May Alcott's \u003ci\u003eJo's Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, alongside the other novels in her \"March Family Saga,\" has long been read and adored by children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Louisa May Alcott's \u003ci\u003eJo's Boys\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of American literature and children's fiction reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the final installment of Louisa May Alcott's beloved \"March Family Saga,\" the sons of Jo Bhaer and their childhood friends navigate life as young men. Some find success, others find adventure, and one finds himself in trouble with the law. What each share, however, is a strong moral background--as well as the hearts of generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jo's Boys (Unabridged)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382625026226,"sku":"9781513267821","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/c2cb17116db24dcc8f42ea509d35f510_f83d2dc4-be7c-4253-8f52-d55dad2714d1.webp?v=1777839588","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/jos-boys-paperback-1","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}