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Under the Lilacs (1878), by Louisa M. Alcott Novel-(Illustrated)
Under the Lilacs (1878), by Louisa M. Alcott Novel-(Illustrated): Louisa May Alcott | Louisa May Alcott
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Under the Lilacs is a children's novel by Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1878. The story is about two girls, Bab and Betty Moss, Miss Celia, a circus runaway, Ben Brown, and his dog Sancho.When Bab and Betty decide to have a tea party with their dolls a mysterious dog comes and steals their prized cake. The girls find a circus run-away, Ben Brown, hiding in their play barn. Ben is a horse master, so when the Mosses take Ben in they find him work at a neighbour's house driving cows. Eventually Ben finds out his beloved father is dead. Miss Celia, a neighbour, comforts him and finally offers to let Ben stay with her and her fourteen-year-old brother Thornton. Many adventures and summer-happenings go on in Celia's house, as Ben slowly finds his place among his friends. Sancho gets lost, Ben is accused of stealing, Miss Celia gets hurt and Ben takes a wild ride on her horse, Lita. They have an archery competition, where Ben emerges as the winner.
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A sweet illustration in a lovely edition I got from Goodwill.

rubyslippersreads 😍😍😍 8y
DebinHawaii Dang! Your Goodwill rocks! 👍😀 8y
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My thrift store book finds of the last couple of weekends. The edition of Under the Lilacs is particularly nice.