Eight Cousins

When young Rose Campbell is left an orphan, she is sent to live with her seven boisterous boy cousins and their sprawling clan of aunts on the “Aunt Hill.” Pale, lonely, and burdened by old-fashioned ideas of what a girl should be, Rose struggles to find her place among the energetic, teasing boys. But her wise Uncle Alec, a doctor with unconventional methods, gradually coaxes her into a life of fresh air, exercise, and simple pleasures. As Rose grows stronger in body and spirit, she learns to stand up for herself, to see the good in each of her cousins, and to discover the kind of woman she wants to become. This faithful modern retelling preserves the warmth and heart of Louisa May Alcott’s original while making it accessible to today’s readers. Part of Timeless Classics.