Alcott, Louisa May 1832-1888 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Under the Lilacs" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around young characters Ben Brown and two little girls named Bab and Betty, exploring themes of friendship, adventure, and childhood innocence as they engage in imaginative play and navigate their lives in a quaint rural setting. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a mysterious old house with a high wall and blooming lilacs, where two little girls prepare for a festive tea party for their dolls. The children are momentarily distracted by an unexpected dog that steals the cake and creates chaos. They later discover a boy named Ben, who has been living in the old house, and his dog, Sancho. The opening lays the groundwork for adventures filled with whimsical encounters, highlighting the bonds formed among the characters as they navigate both their imaginative pursuits and the realities of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2003-02-01 Produced by Joanne Hogan. HTML version by Al Haines. Original publication data not identified Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Juvenile fiction Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction Circus -- Juvenile fiction PZ PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3795 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3795 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133117.0 3795