by L. M. Alcott
First published 2022
Jack and Jill race down the snowy hill on their sled, but the joyful winter day turns tragic when they crash and both suffer severe injuries. The accident leaves the two best friends bedridden and facing months of painful recovery. Jack struggles with his broken bones and the fear that he may never run and play as before. Jill battles her own injuries while watching her friend suffer. Their families rally around them, and their circle of friends refuses to let them face the ordeal alone. Through long days of healing, Jack and Jill discover inner strength they never knew they possessed. The community that surrounds them proves that friendship can flourish even in the darkest times. This is a story about resilience, the power of human connection, and how two children learn that recovery means more than just mending broken bones.
Genres: fiction, family, friendship, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, recovery
213 pages · Paperback · Lulu.com