“Sit there and drip on the mat a bit, while I take this in to missis.” She seemed used to receiving strange boys, for she pointed to a seat in the hall, and said, with a nod,. “I hope the lady will see to me,” he thought and gave a timid rap with the great bronze knocker, which was a jovial griffin’s head.Ī rosy-faced servant-maid opened the door, and smiled as she took the letter which he silently offered. Neither curtains nor shutters hid the cheerful glimmer and, pausing a moment before he rang, Nat saw many little shadows dancing on the walls, heard the pleasant hum of young voices, and felt that it was hardly possible that the light and warmth and comfort within could be for a homeless “little chap” like him. Through the soft spring rain that fell on sprouting grass and budding trees, Nat saw a large square house before him-a hospitable-looking house, with an old-fashioned porch, wide steps, and lights shining in many windows. The man spoke pleasantly, and the boy went on, feeling much cheered by the words. “All right go up to the house, and give it to her she’ll see to you, little chap.” “PLEASE, SIR, IS THIS PLUMFIELD?” asked a ragged boy of the man who opened the great gate at which the omnibus left him.

Little Men quickly became popular at the time of publication and has become a beloved classic, inspiring numerous TV and film adaptations.

Funny and heartwarming, this third installment of the Little Women series furthers the story of the March sisters while introducing new and just as captivating characters. But when orphaned street musician Nat Blake arrives and the boys’ mischief-making gets out of control, Jo and her family’s lives are turned upside down. Louisa May Alcott’s enchanting tale of Jo March continues with this beautiful collector’s edition of Little Men, the third novel in the Little Women Collection!įollowing the sequel Good Wives, the third book of the series picks up where the story left off, as the now-married Jo has opened a school for boys in her late aunt’s estate of Plumfield-one where pillow fights are allowed and the boys are encouraged to be themselves. Look out for Little Women-now a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep!

Little men by louisa may alcott