Under the Lilacs Author:Louisa May Alcott In the true tradition of Louisa May Alcott, this is a story packed with many characters, all of whom have descriptive and individual traits that one comes to love as they read the story. This story covers the virtues of life, the manners and conversations that related to early Americana in the south. The words hold the readers attentions through... more »out the story. Having raised four children, I recommend that this book be read chapter to chapter with a child between the ages of 6-10-makes a good bedtime story, as each chapter ending leaves the listener with an 'impatience'to hear more of the story.« less
Reading level 9-12 ... ha! A 9 to 12 year old can certainly read and enjoy this, but so can this 53 year old. IfI EVER get too old for LMA, go ahead and start digging.
What a delightful, gentle story. I would recommend it to all children and everyone else who thinks they would enjoy a break of the dark, intense, complex novels we most often read. This is a story of innocence and of children, but there is certainly some mystery that gives it a bit of tension. The characters are authentic, including the poodle! I rate everything I read on a 1-5 system and this one got a rare five.