Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys

by Louisa May Alcott

"Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys" by Louisa May Alcott is a children's novel published in 1871. This sequel to "Little Women" follows Jo Bhaer and her husband as they run an unconventional school at Plumfield. Young orphan Nat Blake arrives to find a place where pillow fights are scheduled, children tend gardens and pets, and learning combines book education with moral lessons and nature. As diverse students navigate friendships, mischief, and growing pains, the Bhaers guide them through experiences that challenge traditional schooling methods.