Eight Cousins
- First published
- 1875
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Eight Cousins" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel published in 1875. Thirteen-year-old Rose Campbell, a sickly orphan and heiress, finds herself living with her great aunts until her guardian Uncle Alec arrives from abroad. Through his unconventional approach to child-rearing, Rose grows stronger and healthier while navigating life among her seven boy cousins and befriending Phebe, the family's young housemaid. The story follows Rose's journey toward finding her place within her large, lively family.
- Orphans
- Cousins
- Family life
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2726. Eight Cousins on Wikipedia.
