Under the Lilacs
Under the Lilacs by Louisa May Alcott is a coming-of-age classic novel published by Simon and Schuster on July 4, 2023. This edition features 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows twelve-year-old Ben Brown, who escapes from the circus in search of his father, accompanied by his dog, Sancho. As Ben navigates his new surroundings, he encounters the Moss sisters, Bab and Betty, and their mother, who provide him with a sense of belonging amidst his worries.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family and belonging as Ben adjusts to life away from the circus. His juggling skills and Sancho’s tricks endear him to the Moss family, while he also grapples with the challenges of fitting into a quieter lifestyle. The story delves into Ben’s internal struggles, especially when faced with the loss of Sancho and accusations of theft, highlighting his journey toward self-discovery and acceptance. This edition captures the essence of Alcott’s storytelling, set against the backdrop of 19th-century America.
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A boy runs away from the circus in search of his father and finds a new family along the way in this coming-of-age classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women.
Twelve-year-old Ben Brown runs away from the circus with his dog (and best friend) Sancho to seek out his missing father. He stumbles into the lives of young sisters Bab and Betty Moss who live with their mother in a quiet, tidy house. Ben’s juggling skills, Sancho’s trick of spelling his name with letter blocks, and the duo’s other tricks of the trade charm the small family while Bab and Betty’s whimsical antics and their mother’s steady goodness and understanding are a welcome refuge for Ben, who constantly worries about his father.
Ben begins working for a nearby farm and moves in with the Mosses’ next-door neighbors—Miss Celia and her teenage brother, Thornton—whose garden is full of lilacs. As much as Ben cares for his new companions, he chafes at the slow pace of his new life, used to the excitement of the circus. And when his beloved Sancho goes missing and Ben gets accused of theft, he starts to wonder if he can ever truly fit in his new life.
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