Jack and Jill

by Louisa May Alcott

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"Jack and Jill" by Louisa May Alcott is a children's novel serialized between 1879-1880. Two best friends suffer a devastating sledding accident that leaves Jack with a broken leg and Jill with a potentially crippling back injury. As they face long recoveries together in the Minot family home, the children struggle to keep up with their studies, navigate difficult truths, and maintain hope.

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