Jack and Jill
In this reimagining of the classic nursery rhyme, best friends Jack and Jill recover from a sledding accident surrounded by family and friends in this inspiring story from Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women! Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are next-door neighbors and best friends, earning Janey the nickname Jill. Unfortunately, a wintry sledding day ends in a terrible fall, leaving both seriously injured. While Jack's head wound heals in a few weeks, Jill's damaged back keeps her bedridden for months. Their loved ones and friends try to make time pass quickly with songs, costumes, and visits. Through challenges and growing pains, Jack and Jill become stronger and closer in this charming coming-of-age tale.
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In this retelling of a well-known nursery rhyme, two close friends named Jack and Jill experience a sledding accident. Fortunately, they have the support of their loved ones as they recover. This heartwarming story is written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women!
Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are neighbors who are inseparable. They spend so much time together that Janey is given the nickname Jill, based on the rhyme Jack and Jill. Unfortunately, this nickname turns out to be quite fitting when they both get seriously injured during a sledding adventure on a snowy day.
While Jack needs a few weeks to recover from a head wound, Jill's injured back leaves her bedridden for several months, followed by limited mobility. Their mothers and friends make an effort to help time pass by singing songs, dressing up in costumes, and visiting regularly. Despite facing jealousy, unfulfilled dreams, and the challenges of growing up, Jack and Jill's bond grows stronger in this delightful coming-of-age story.
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Brand: Aladdin
Publisher Date: 07/04/2023
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.13 x 0.64
UPC: 9781665926218
Ages: 3-6
Pages: 256