Publisher's Synopsis
The story begins when Nat, a young orphan, appears at the door of Plumfield, and the inhabitants of the house quickly embrace him. Readers see Jo's home through Nat's eyes as he experiences the loving but unusual traditions, rules, and ways of Plumfield. However, trouble begins to brew when Dan, an old friend of Nat's, appears.
Dan quickly endears himself to the inhabitants of Plumfield, and they show him, unconditional love. Nevertheless, the bad habits and attitudes he acquired as a street orphan hinder his happiness. As Plumfield adjusts to its new inhabitants, the children learn important lessons about trust, faithfulness, unconditional love, and personal responsibility amidst daily happenings.
Alcott's colorful and realistic characters will delight children, and they will each find one to whom they can especially relate. Readers of Little Women will enjoy watching Jo, Meg, Amy, and Laurie begin to reap the rewards of their hard work and grand dreams. As Alcott's characters live, work, play, and learn in the world of Plumfield, they teach and delightfully entertain readers.
