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Under the lilacs is a wonderful story about a lost boy and his dog. Ben is a discouraged and weary runaway boy. Separated from his father and mistreated by the circus he lives with he has run away with his dog Sancho. He meets Babs and Betty Moss at a dolls' tea party in which they discover the clever show dog Sancho foraging for his master. The Moss family takes Ben into their home. Soon after Celia and her invalid brother Thornton Arrive at the Home “Under the Lilacs” and Ben is hired to help take care of Thornton. Ben, who is honest and true, gradually endears himself to the two families. Follow the adventures and trials of all the children in the story and enjoy watching as they learn lessons about life. Illustrated.

Under the lilacs is a wonderful story about a lost boy and his dog. Ben is a discouraged and weary runaway boy. Separated from his father and mistreated by the circus he lives with he has run away with his dog Sancho. He meets Babs and Betty Moss at a dolls' tea party in which they discover the clever show dog Sancho foraging for his master. The Moss family takes Ben into their home. Soon after Celia and her invalid brother Thornton Arrive at the Home “Under the Lilacs” and Ben is hired to help take care of Thornton. Ben, who is honest and true, gradually endears himself to the two families. Follow the adventures and trials of all the children in the story and enjoy watching as they learn lessons about life. Illustrated.

Under the Lilacs is a children's novel by Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1878. Bab and Betty, two little girls, are having a tea party with their dolls when an unknown dog appears and steals their cake. The girls find the dog, Sancho, along with his owner Ben Brown, a run-away from the circus who is hiding in their play barn in a carriage. They discover that Ben is a horse master and when he is taken in by the Moss', they get him a job on a neighboring farm. It is there that he can work with horses and drive cows. Ben eventually finds out that his father, who he loved dearly, was dead. A neighbor, Miss Celia, helps him through his grief and he moves in with her and her brother Thornton who is fourteen. He has a job, and a family, and an opportunity for education. Ben has a wonderful life now, but his life in the circus was full of adventure and excitement which is a struggle for Ben. Many adventures and summer-happenings go on in Celia's house, as Ben slowly finds his place among his friends. Sancho gets lost, Ben is accused of stealing, Miss Celia gets hurt and Ben takes a wild ride on her horse, Lita. They have an archery competition, where Ben emerges as the winner.

Great book! Under the Lilacs is a children's novel by Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1878. The story is about two girls, Bab and Betty Moss, Miss Celia, a circus runaway, Ben Brown, and his dog Sancho. This book has these great features: Dynamic Table of contents for easy navigation in book 10 Original Illustrations that perfectly sized for Kindle Devices Quotes Section with The Best Quotes of Louisa May Alcott Low price BONUS Links with direct access to Audiobooks

On either side of the porch was a seat, and here a somewhat remarkable sight would have been revealed to any inquisitive eye peering through the aforesaid keyhole. Upon the left-hand seat lay seven dolls, upon the right-hand seat lay six; and so varied were the expressions of their countenances, owing to fractures, dirt, age, and other afflictions, that one would very naturally have thought this a doll's hospital, and these the patients waiting for their tea. This, however, would have been a sad mistake; for if the wind had lifted the coverings laid over them, it would have disclosed the fact that all were in full dress, and merely reposing before the feast should begin. There was another interesting feature of the scene which would have puzzled any but those well acquainted with the manners and customs of dolls.

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In search for a better life, young horse master, Ben Brown desperately escapes from the circus. Lost and hungry, he is found by two girls, given a home, and a possibility of a family.But Ben's urge for a hectic life begins to tempt him. Will he be able to control his reckless character and find happiness? Or will it throw him in the whirlwinds of life once more?