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Under the Lilacs [Hardcover]

Louisa May Alcott (Author)

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Publisher: Nelson Doubleday (1956)
ASIN: B001GHMOPK

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4.0 out of 5 stars Juvenile yet complex, March 1, 2003

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I enjoyed Under the Lilacs immensely. It is a wonderful story of children and how they mature. The characters at times seemed rather flat and uninteresting yet the story is a very fun one. It is full of laughter and tears and eventually a happy ending. I would recommend this book to people who have enjoyed Louisa May Alcott in the past or those who enjoy a relatively juvenile book yet will be able to understand references to relatively older literature.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgia, September 29, 2008

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Young people may find it corny, but older adults will delight in the adventures of a "lost boy" in a caring community (before social workers) and his adventures with the neighboring children. All the elements of old-fashioned story-telling: a crippled lad, a rich lady with horses, a day at the circus, the "stolen" money. This reprint has a lot of typos which, in a strange way, adds an authentic "feel" of the times.

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2.0 out of 5 stars okay, January 31, 2011

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I have read a lot of Louisa May Alcott. I have to admit I had a hard time getting into this story and enjoying it. I ended up putting the book down and not finishing it after several attempts.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Under The Lilacs
While most of this story is charming and delightful, I would caution anyone who is sensitive to animal abuse to give it a pass.

Published 12 months ago by Blanche Tracy

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Under the Lilacs was important to me because it replaced a favorite book from long ago. The one received is in great condition and must have been new! Read more

Published 18 months ago by Laura Mushkat

4.0 out of 5 stars Old-fashioned classic
Vignettes of nostalgic town life reminiscent of Tom Sawyer or the Five Little Peppers. We first meet Babs and Betty Moss at a dolls' tea party in which they discover the clever... Read more

Published 19 months ago by Sunny Leap

5.0 out of 5 stars A real classic
Under the Lilacs is a wonderful story about a young boy and his dog. I loved all the adventures that the kids had. A must read for anybody who loved Little Woman.

Published on November 8, 2005 by Deborah Dieleman

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I was asked to read this book over the summer of 2000 and it was great. This is the first book I have read by Louisa May Alcott. Read more

Published on August 23, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful book
Under the Lilacs is one of LMA most wonderful novels. I thought it was brilliant and outstanding. I loved all the charecters, and how they delt with their own problems and ways... Read more

Published on April 14, 2000 by Becky

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