Cover of Little Men

Little Men

by Louisa May Alcott

First published
1871
Reading level
Easy
Price
Free

About the book

"Little Men: Life at Plumfield With Jo's Boys" by Louisa May Alcott is a children's novel published in 1871. This sequel to "Little Women" follows Jo Bhaer and her husband as they run an unconventional school at Plumfield. Young orphan Nat Blake arrives to find a world where pillow fights are scheduled, children tend gardens and pets, and learning happens through experience rather than strict rules. As new students arrive and friendships form, the boys navigate lessons in honesty, kindness, and responsibility under Jo's compassionate guidance.

  • Boarding schools
  • Schools
  • Family life
  • New England

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2788. Little Men on Wikipedia.

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