Under the lilacs

This book is one of those sweet stories that leaves you feeling happy.......more

I am shocked that I forgot about this little gem! Of all Louisa May Alcott's books this is the sweetest. I admit that I like Rose in Bloom more, but this one is every bit as good. Of all the characters the dog is the one I remember vividly, the others are just a hazy memory from a hot summer years a......more

Ben has run away from the circus, and he finds compassion and generosity in the house under the lilacs. He is basically adopted by Miss Celia and her brother, Thorny, and while he is grateful for their kindness, it's difficult for Ben to adapt to a country life after all the excitement and thrills o......more

To moja druga ulubiona, po Małych kobietkach, powieść Alcott. Bardzo sympatyczna historia.......more

I have decided this is one of my top 5 LMA books. The story is not preachy and the characters are real and down to earth. People are doing their best and it's just good enough. Ben has run away from his life as a circus boy because his father went away and his guardians mistreat him. Bab and Betty f......more