Jo's Boys

Jos Boys by Louisa May Alcott is a pleasant extension of the renowned Little Women book following the March sisters and their companions as they grow up. The story begins a decade after the events of Little Men and focuses on the characters goals ambitions and obstacles. The plot revolves mostly around Jo March Bhaers boys school Plumfield which has since expanded to include both male and female students. The novel goes into the lives and development of the original protagonists children as well as the new people that join their extended family. Alcotts story delves into topics of education personal growth and the complications of growing up from childhood to adulthood. The protagonists go through a variety of situations from seeking employment and romance to overcoming personal hurdles and maintaining strong friendship and family bonds.