Little Men (Puffin Classics) by Louisa May Alcott

by Deanna McFadden

Excellent Book

Genres: Classics, Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1871

About the author

Publishing Director, Wattpad Books. Reader. Sometime writer. Mother. Wife. Never in that order. Will often find me reading and walking, which isn't as remotely dangerous as it sounds.

Reviews

[Shanna]

I don't read abridged versions of classics... but when I do it's because Rebecca K. Reynolds is the narrator reading the audio version (I love her!). Overall, this was a fun, condensed version of "Little Men," a book that's been on my list ever since someone recommended Jo's parenting style. Bonus: I had it on in the car one day and my kids got so into it, it became our car book... after which they asked to listen to the unabridged version (which, according to them, so far is even better).

[Evie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect as an evening read to my son. Short enough chapters and good moral lessons throughout the book. Each chapter is it's own little story yet they all tie in together nicely. Would recommend for young readers.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book aloud to Juliana (age 9, 4th grade). We loved the Little Women book, so we were eager to read this one to see how Jo's life continued. In this book, she's married to the professor (Father Baher) and they have a house full of young boys who are orphaned or need a place to live and go to school. The book is such an picturesque portrayal of an idyllic life where Jo and her husband are so happily able to raise this group of boys and one girl (none of whom are their own biological children I don't think) and they are all happy and busy and learning and growing. It makes me want to live in those times and be Jo. The kids are raising vegetables in the garden and the cook (Asia) makes meals with those vegetables, Jo and Father Baher happily, easily and with laughter work out all the hard situations that arise. There seems to be no lasting problems, no financial struggles, no lasting strife...ahhh....to live like that. The boys collected things and decided to start a museum. They do their studies with eagerness. Jo seems to have time for everything and everyone. As a busy mom of 3, I wonder how does she do it? The boys learn to play instruments, some help out by going into town for errands. It's actually refreshing to read a story like that of simpler times about good-hearted people working hard to raise the children extremely well - well taught, well mannered, well rounded. I do enjoy reading classic stories like these to imagine a world free from all the huge problems filling society in this year and time. I'm thankful for stories like these to read to my children.

[Jules Loz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book aloud to Juliana (age 9, 4th grade). We loved the Little Women book, so we were eager to read this one to see how Jo's life continued. In this book, she's married to the professor (Father Baher) and they have a house full of young boys who are orphaned or need a place to live and go to school. The book is such an picturesque portrayal of an idyllic life where Jo and her husband are so happily able to raise this group of boys and one girl (none of whom are their own biological children I don't think) and they are all happy and busy and learning and growing. It makes me want to live in those times and be Jo. The kids are raising vegetables in the garden and the cook (Asia) makes meals with those vegetables, Jo and Father Baher happily, easily and with laughter work out all the hard situations that arise. There seems to be no lasting problems, no financial struggles, no lasting strife...ahhh....to live like that. The boys collected things and decided to start a museum. They do their studies with eagerness. Jo seems to have time for everything and everyone. As a busy mom of 3, I wonder how does she do it? The boys learn to play instruments, some help out by going into town for errands. It's actually refreshing to read a story like that of simpler times about good-hearted people working hard to raise the children extremely well - well taught, well mannered, well rounded. I do enjoy reading classic stories like these to imagine a world free from all the huge problems filling society in this year and time. I'm thankful for stories like these to read to my children.

[Nadia Leona Yunis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, such a lovely book - reminded me of my childhood! Jo is now married with two sons and running a school with her husband. We get to see the lives of students and how they overcome their challenges and lessons they learn. Definitely read this if you’ve read the previous two books in the series. I’m going to follow up this book by reading the last in the series.

[Beacon House Academy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an ok abridged version. I read it aloud to the boys. I think they would have enjoyed the entire book more.

[Miguel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty boring.

[Khloe Summers · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story line was good but the gramma was all over the place.

[T. Gerken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! Hope you like it!

[Katie Ammerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book and I wish more people would read this.
I had to read this for one of my classes and usually I cannot get into anything that is assigned reading. Even if I know that I will like the book. I cannot. But this book was completely different. I feel in love with this book from the first line.
I love Dan, he is my favorite character. He is the bad boy with a heart of gold. Nat is the quiet nice boy who has a habit of saying white lies. Nan is the troublemaker wildcard girl. And all of the other children are a typical child that is seen. All of them have something that makes them unique and different. And each of the children have to be handled a certain way and each need something that will help them improve. Like some just need love others need balance, etc.
This book is a commentary of how children should and need to be treated. And how no one is beyond help. Like Dan. He was sent away but he just needed a bit more love. He had a rough life, he had never been loved like the love Mrs and Mr Baer gave him. And when he came home and he says that he is home and calls Jo mother broke my heart. I cried and I think about this line. Because it proves that all children need is love. Dan needed love and the Baers gave it to him.

[Timothy Bachheimer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that Little Men was a good story about Nat in a new family. I think this is one of the best stories I read in my life, I recommend people to read this book, it is fun and enjoyable

[Raneem · Rating 4 out of 5]

no i got to buy the complete and unabridged version....any idea where can i get it

[Leesa Wilcox attebury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just finished this with my boys. They liked it ok but some parts were a little slow for them. They like a bit more action and adventure, still it was a cute little book.

[Joyce T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This abridged version made it so much easier for me to read the unabridged version because I actually now have a sense of what's going on.