
Jack and Jill: A Village Story
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Becket Royce
Louise May Alcott wrote Jack and Jill: A Village Story in 1880, 12 years after the publication of Little Women. Like that most famous of her novels, Jack and Jill takes place in a small New England town, and examines the lives of its inhabitants.
The story opens on the first sledding day of the season, and all of the children in town are out in force. Our hero and heroine, 13-year-olds Jack Minot and Janey Pecq, go down a particularly treacherous run and are both seriously injured.
Over the next year, Jack and Jill (as she is called) are nurtured back to health by their widowed mothers. As the seasons pass, we become intimately acquainted with not only Jack and Jill, but their group of friends. As in Little Women, Alcott's fine character studies leave us with indelible impressions of these young people, touching upon humor, honor, patience, temperance, great sorrow and even greater delight in the world around them and the love they feel for one another.
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Jack and Jill
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A very inspiring story.
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charming story
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This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost.
Old Fashioned Village Fun
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What did you love best about Jack and Jill: A Village Story?
The valuable lessons and adventures this story can teach us.Have you listened to any of Becket Royce’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Powerful, captivating listen.Any additional comments?
This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost."A timeless Classic
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Wonderful Story!!!
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Honestly, if you have a daughter who enjoys reading classics, this is the book for her!!!
My favorite
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Delightful and Timeless Story
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Patience and sweetness of temperament aren't Jack and Jill's strong suits, and both struggle at times to control their tempers. Things are especially hard for Jill as she faces a future as a permanent invalid. Luckily they have the influence of their sweet mothers and a group of steadfast friends to show them the virtues of patience.
This family story is really heartwarming. Listening to this classic is like peeking into a time capsule. The slang and expressions the children use, the games they played, and the morals they upheld are all interesting. Each chapter is presented like a little vignette and most end with a moral. Jack and Jill isn't my favorite Alcott, but it's worth a listen if you love her work.
The narration was well done, the narrator's pace and tone were perfect. It pulled me right into the story. I was provided a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
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What made the experience of listening to Jack and Jill: A Village Story the most enjoyable?
Ot is a nice classic story for children read in wonderful ,funny and emotional way.What did you like best about this story?
It had a happy ending.Which character – as performed by Becket Royce – was your favorite?
I liked both the main characters.They are original written and read.Any additional comments?
"This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review."Good audiobook
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