Jack and Jill

Hello! Today on Reading Wednesday I’ll be taking a look at another Louisa May Alcott novel, Jack and Jill. Let’s get started!

Is this another book intended for young-ish readers? Yes. Is it still enjoyable to older readers? Also yes, though it does depend on if you want to enjoy it or not.

Jack and Jill follows the story of, go figure, Jack and Jill (whose actual name is Janey), when they take a rather disastrous tumble down a hill during a sledding party. What follows is the tale of their recuperation and also a weaving in of the other characters, such as Jack’s brother Frank, Jill’s friends Molly and Merry, etc; and chronicles the mistakes they make and the lessons they learn as a result, among other topics.

It’s similar to Little Women, though still not quite on the same level. But, if you want something to read while sitting on a hillside and looking down into a little valley and forest beyond (which I may or may not have done) it’s a great choice. Just a cozy little story perfect for the coming cooler weather.

Where to find Jack and Jill:

I’ll leave a link to the novel here. Happy reading!

That’s all for now! Are you looking forward to Autumn? ~ Emily