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Eight Cousins (Eight Cousins, #1)

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Classics Fiction Young Adult Historical Fiction

by Louisa May Alcott

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4.02 (27.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1874
description 224 pages

Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 27.6K reader ratings. First published in 1874. The book spans 224 pages.

About Eight Cousins

When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her six aunts and seven boisterous male cousins, she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady, used to the quiet hallways of a girls' boarding school, exist in such a spirited home? It is the arrival of Uncle Alec that changes everything. Much to the horror of her aunts, Rose's forward-thinking uncle insists that the child get out of the parlor and into the sunshine. And with a little courage and lots of adventures with her mischievous but loving cousins, Rose begins to bloom.Written by the beloved author of Little Women, Eight Cousins is a masterpiece of children's literature. This endearing novel offers readers of all ages an inspiring story about growing up, making friends, and facing life with strength and kindness.

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Author Louisa May Alcott
Published 1874
Pages 224
Genres Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 4.02 / 5.00
Total Ratings 27,612

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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27.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.02, Eight Cousins is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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This Book
4.03
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Eight Cousins?

Eight Cousins is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Eight Cousins worth reading?

Based on 27.6K reader ratings, Eight Cousins has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Eight Cousins?

Eight Cousins has 224 pages.

Who wrote Eight Cousins?

Eight Cousins was written by Louisa May Alcott. It was first published in 1874.

What is the ISBN for Eight Cousins?

The ISBN-13 for Eight Cousins is 9780486455590.0.

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