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Jack and Jill (1880)

Nov 19, 2018 14:13

Chapter One: The CatastropheThere are three sledding paths in Harmony Village. Joe says to Jill that she wouldn't dare take the biggest one, so she insists that her friend Jack Minot take her down it several times. The final time they crash; Jack breaks his leg and hits his head, and Jill hurts her back. Jack's sled is named Thunderbolt. Jill's ( Read more... )

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timetiger November 19 2018, 22:25:58 UTC

I've always had a soft spot for this one, especially the early cozy parts. Didn't remember a thing about how the three girls ended up, so that's interesting to know. Thanks!

nocoward_soul November 20 2018, 01:10:49 UTC

The Merry and Molly chapters are my favorite parts.

timetiger November 20 2018, 08:52:09 UTC

It's funny. I'm doing an MA in creative writing and the characters for my major project are born in late nineteenth century US. Some of the time they sound like my grandmother and at other times a bit like characters out of Alcott.

Think I should probably read some letters and listens to some orals histories. :o)