Eight Cousins -The Louisa May Alcott Hidden Gems Collection

In one of Louisa May Alcott’s most charming but lesser known novels, Eight Cousins, 13-year-old Rose Campbell must move to Boston and live with her wealthy relatives and their large families after the death of her father. Lonely and timid, she is overwhelmed by the attention of her aunts and the energy of her eight male cousins who range in age from six to sixteen. But, under the compassionate care and guidance of her guardian, Uncle Alec, she begins to flourish and grow to love her eccentric, extended family. A classic coming-of-age story of a young American girl, Alcott weaves in lessons in morality and equality in an engaging, whimsical way.