Eight Cousins

By Louisa May Alcott, Louise May Alcott, May Alcott Nieriker

Book Overview

The beloved author of Little Women weaves a warm, witty, and uplifting tale of family, friendship, and growing up.

Rose Campbell, tired and ill, has come to live at "The Aunt Hill" after the death of her beloved father. Six aunts fussing and fretting over her are bad enough, but what is a quiet 13-year-old girl to do with seven boisterous boy cousins? Fortunately, under the guidance of her wise Uncle Alec--and with the support of her lively new family--Rose begins to discover her own strength, confidence, and place in the world.

With humor and heart, Eight Cousins captures the joys and trials of childhood and the timeless lessons of love, kindness, and courage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140374566
• ISBN13: 9780140374568
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Suprise

I was 7 or 8 when I first picked this book out of the shelf at the local libary. I did not know a thing about other then that it was written by the Alcott. Having just finished Little Women I was eager to read more.I found myself reading through the book very quickly, being drawn into Rose's world very quickly. Her advertures with her cousin were very refreshing. But two weeks passed quickly and the book was returned.It was not until recently that I found a copy of this books and I quickly bought it. Rereading it I was again drawn into the world but was able to see so much more.In a time where girls were taught to be ladies and were corsetts and not play, Alcott has creatred a throughly modern girl. Give Rose pants and put her in todays society and she could be any girl at all.All of the characters are all fleshed out very well. Worm who even as a child I identified with since like him I am also a book worm.The Prince who rules them all and Jamie the baby who never fails to delight all in awe of their queen.I would reccomend this book for any fan of Alcott, or someone who is just starting to enjoy the world of literature.

Has been in the shadow of "little women" but is a classic!

I love this book! I just finished reading it, and read it before maybe 4 years ago. This is a fantastic book for any girl who, like me, is sick of all those teen angst books about drugs, sex, dysfuctional families, and depression. (which, it seems, is all they ever print these days) This book is just very enjoyable and wholesome, and isn't hard to read like some other classics. I am so jealous of Rose! I am just her age and would love to have seven boy cousins who live close-by. Actually, I'd love to know almost anyone in the book; Phebe, uncle Alec, Aunt Jessie, and all the rest of the aunts. (except maybe Myra and clare) I can't wait to read Rose In Bloom, though I have before, but have forgotten exactly what happened. This is a great book, truly a classic, and every girl between 9-14 should read it.