| Jack and Jill: A Village Story | |
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First edition cover |
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| Author(s) | Louisa May Alcott |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Children's |
| Publisher | Roberts Brothers |
| Publication date | 1880 |
| Pages | 325 |
Jack and Jill: A Village Story is a children's book originally published in 1880.[1] One of the many "girls' books" written by Louisa May Alcott, it takes place in a small New England town after the Civil War.
Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are best friends who live next door to each other. They are always seen together, and so Janey soon gets the nickname of Jill, to mimic the old rhyme. The two do go up a hill one winter day—and then suffer a terrible accident. Seriously injured in a sledding accident, the two recover from their physical injuries, while learning life lessons along with their many friends. They are helped along their journey to recovery by various activities created by their mothers. This story, though written "for girls", would also appeal to some boys and adults.
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