Little Men: Life at Plumfield With Jo's Boys

Rating:
Summary: Avoid the IndiePublish Hardback edition
Review: Please note, this is and has always been, one of my favorite stories. I am not reviewing the story Little Men, but the way it was published by IndiePublish. I would give the story 5 stars, but this presentation only two.


On the bright side, the cloth binding appears very well done and should last quite a while.

Unfortunately, the publisher chose to reformat all the paragraphs in the text so that like this review all margins are left justified and a blank line separates the paragraphs. If it were done well, it might have worked ok, but it was done very clumsily with the completion of a sentence often being separated from the rest of the paragraph. (I have a suspicion that the reformatting of an original text was done by using a Find-Replace function of a word processor and not checked by an editor.) This makes for some awkward readings, and probably not something I would want to put into the hands of a child.

Also the text was not proofed for typos or other simple errors in punctuation, and there are some places where I could not tell what the original sentence was intended to say. Again, I expect that the only proofing done on this version was by a spellchecker and a lot of simple mistakes entered into the publication.

I wish to repeat, that I love this story and have since I was a boy, and would recommend the story to any child, but would not recomment this particular volume.

Rating:
Summary: Awesome Tale!!
Review: The magic of youth is captured here in all its transitory and fleeting beauty and turmoil. An idyllic home in the country side is the setting for this classic that you have to read if you're between the ages of 8 and 14.

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Summary: This book is endearing and well-written.
Review: The power of Louisa May Alcott's twisting, turning, diving and jumping plot comes from her use of vivid detail and her understanding of what really makes a good story. Her characters carry a reality with them that makes each scene come alive. This book could be a great read-aloud story for children, and is also appropriate for both boys and girls, though the title reads "Little Men!"

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Summary: A Story for Girls and Boys Alike!
Review: There is not that much to say about this brilliantly crafted book, for it is almost too good to describe. I decided to give this book four stars because in some cases she didn't write as enthusiaticly as in her other books. Don't get me wrong though, as a book, it deserves ten stars! As a Louisa May book, only four (out of five that is!) I cannot write to you, reader, too much about the sumery because every chapter was a new scrape or story. But don't worry, everything is connected. Jo March from Little Women now is married and has two boys of her own, plus a few orphans and sons of busy fathers. In Plumfield, boys are every where, including the musical Nat, book worm Demi Brooke, indestructable Tommy, Dan, adorable Teddy, and deticated Rob! But don't forget the three girls: timid Daisy Brooke, Giddy-Gaddy Nan, and the loveable Bess. All share scrapes and adventures that will leave you scandalized. Jo and her husband have a lot in store for them! Plus, a hint of romance at the end. Look for the sequal, Jo's Boys! So, reader, thank you for taking you time to read this review, and I honostly insist for you to read this book! Louisa May Alcott is one of my favorite authors, and maybe she can be yours too! Sincerly, A grateful reader.

Rating:
Summary: UMMM.... OK, But the first one is much better
Review: This book is a follow up on the wonderful book (that I love) Little women. Little women was a enchanting book about the March girls and a friendly neighbor named Laurie. Jo March gets married to Mr. Bhaer and in Little Women and now they have a place called Plumfield, which they inheirited. With Plumfield they make it sort of like an orphanage and takes boys from the street, teaching them and loving them. I would recommend this book, if you read the first one. It talks all about "Jo's boys".

Rating:
Summary: An excellent book!
Review: This book is very heartwarming, and, at times, funny. The characters seem real, and Louisa May Alcott portrayed the girls, Nan and Daisy, very realistically-one a tomboy, one a "girl". They boys have funny jokes, and we feel Jo's pain after one boy, Dan, runs away. This is an excellent book...get it!

Rating:
Summary: Fantastic!
Review: This book really knew how to capture someone's attention. While reading it, I just couldn't let go. If you like books of adventure and excitement, then you'll really enjoy this book :)

Rating:
Summary: Louisa May Alcott does it again
Review: This has been one of the best books I ever read! I have read lots of books by Louisa May Alcott, and this is by far one of the best yet. Old Fashioned Girl and Little Women are also among my favorites. I can't wait to read Jo's Boys!

Rating:
Summary: This was a great book!
Review: This is a series of anecdotes about a woman and her husband who have a school for boys. However, there are twelve boys and two girls. The author takes you through six months of the year with the children. People will laugh at their antics and in the same token will be touched by the love and respect with which they treat each other. Each child has his or her obsticals to overcome and each has their own good points. The author makes you feel as if you are in the school with them the entire time. The reader will be drawn into their world and wish he or she were really there. This is an overall great book and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.

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Summary: This is a most excellent story about life
Review: This is one of my all time favorite books, and that is saying alot. This is the type of book that once you pick it up, you don't want to put it down, and once you have finished reading it and re-reading all your favorite little juicy and sweet parts and are forced to put it down, you are left with an all consuming feeling of innerpeace. It makes you want to live a better life and live life to it's fullest. It makes you you want to enjoy every part of your life. This is the book for anyone who needs a escape from any problems in their life, or want to lead a more loving and enchanting life. It is also simply a wonderful book for someone who is in the mood for a pleasant story.