Recently orphaned, young Rose Campbell is sent to the "Aunt Hill," where Uncle Alex, her six aunts and seven boy cousins live in noisy confusion. It is nothing like the quiet girls' boarding school that has been Rose's home for the past year. Surrounded by a bewildering array of pets, relatives, and unfamiliar foods, the fragile girl wonders if she will ever get used to this new life. Fortunately, Uncle Alex is her guardian. He keeps the aunts from coddling her too much, and makes sure that she has plenty of time to play outside with her cousins. Day by day, learning how to care for each of these people, Rose begins to bloom. Eight Cousins is a charming introduction to Louisa May Alcott's timeless classics, which include Little Women and Little Men. Barbara Caruso's colorful narration perfectly captures Rose and her extended family.
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"I had to read this for History. It was pretty good considering that it was like written like 100 year ago. But I felt like in some parts that it went through my ear and out the other. But I would for sure read this at lest one it gives you a great perpective at what it was like back then. Rose the main characher i found intreging and very interesting. My favorite part is near the end when they are reading part of "The Spider and the Fly" which was cool."
— Mackenzie (4 out of 5 stars)
" Un po' deludente, troppo didattico e Rose troppo perfetta per essere vera. Vedremo se le cose cambieranno con Rose in Bloom, il seguito. "
— Georgiana, 2/10/2014" Wonderful, sweet classic story about a family that pulls together to raise their orphaned niece. Love all the boys in this story and the authors humor and style! "
— Natasha, 2/8/2014" Every bit as sweet and charming as Little Women. "
— Rachel, 2/8/2014" I read this in fourth grade - it's really good then, angled towards a younger audience. "
— Caroline, 1/27/2014" After reading a few darker adult tales I desperately needed something light and fluffy. Eight cousins and Rose in Bloom are two old favorites of mine and I used to read them a couple times a year between 11-14 years old and I enjoyed them just as much this time. Not as well written as Little Women surely and certainly hasn't grasped as much attention but I personally love them both just the same :) "
— Jess, 1/24/2014" Don't remember this one super well. Guess I need to reread it. "
— JaNae, 1/20/2014" One of my favorite childhood reads. "
— Jennifer, 1/19/2014" A little on the didactic side, as is the sequel, but still one I reread every few years. "
— Margali, 1/8/2014" Loved it! And I especially loved Louisa's inadverdant morality lessons and opinions on children's behavior! "
— Farah, 12/27/2013" So wonderful to come back to an old favorite and find it still to be as good as you once thought it was. "
— Karen, 12/18/2013" Always enjoyed this book, beneath the moralizing. "
— J., 12/17/2013" or, The Aunt-Hill. I read this one to shreds. I wanted Uncle Alec to be my dad and I was in love with Mac. I wish Alcott had written ten more books than she did. "
— Denise, 12/13/2013" A wonderful book to give to a young girl to set her on the path to reading. I read this when I was 11-years old--three times that summer--I still remember the laughter, tears and warm feelings. Recommend everyone read it at least once. "
— Susan, 12/7/2013" While other people fell in love with "Little Women", I was reading "Eight Cousins". It's still my favorite Louisa May Alcott book. "
— T., 12/7/2013" Enjoyed it far more than Little Women! "
— Erin, 9/10/2013" Loved this book - practically wore the pages through. Read it every summer when visiting my Aunt Daisy in NC "
— Susan, 7/8/2013" Very funny and intriguing book, I loved it and wish she had written more!! "
— Bethany, 4/12/2013" An engaging little book, not nearly as religious as Little Women. Rose is lovely, the boys are cute, and overall it's just a pleasant little read (though my opinion of it may be colored by having read it in childhood). "
— Anie, 2/22/2013" My mom gave me a box of my old books the last time we were home and this one was in it. I liked it as much as I remembered liking it when I was younger. :) "
— Roxcy, 1/14/2013" Liked this book, not as much as little women, but definitely liked it. "
— Maria, 10/23/2012" Very cute. Reading the sequel. Wish my daughter would read this book. Wouldn't it be nice if children acted this way today??? Did they ever really act this way?? I can dream, I guess. Sometimes there was so much righteousness (for lack of a better word) that it was almost unbelievable. "
— Meridithrichards, 8/25/2012" I read this more than once as I was growing up. It was one of my favorite of the Alcott books. "
— Janice, 3/29/2012" I loved this story. It is cute and a fun read. "
— Kendra, 2/28/2012" I looooooved this book when I was a kid. I thought her cousins were super cool, even if she was a bit of a sap. "
— Casey, 2/21/2012" This is one I missed during my own childhood. I was looking for something light and cheerful to listen to on a road trip, and this absolutely fit that need. Just a really sweet book. "
— Gnmsmom, 1/10/2012" I like her stories though she tends to get preachy at times. I think it's funny to read as she admonishes children not to read certain types of thrilling novels, when in fact she wrote many of them herself under a pseudonym. "
— Samantha, 11/10/2011" Though the title sounds like this could be "A West Virginian Love Story", it is nothing like that. I love this book and the sequel; I have since I was a child. The spirit that Rose, the heroine, is imbued with appeals to and inspires me. "
— Mena, 10/24/2011" I read this book when I was around 12 or 13, it was my mom's favorite book when she was little and she gave me her copy of it. "
— Suicide, 6/3/2011" The book was very delightful. It reminded me a bit of 'Secret Garden'. I loved the theme of outdoors, laughter, fun, and great friends can really make a difference in your life. "
— Kathy, 5/21/2011" I enjoyed listening to this book. It was a fun story. The adventures of the boys are fun and I love uncle's experiments! "
— Elisa, 5/10/2011" I really liked this book! "
— Rebecca, 4/21/2011" Very cute. Reading the sequel. Wish my daughter would read this book. Wouldn't it be nice if children acted this way today??? Did they ever really act this way?? I can dream, I guess. Sometimes there was so much righteousness (for lack of a better word) that it was almost unbelievable. "
— Meridithrichards, 4/7/2011" I loved this book when I was young - I can't wait for my kids to read it! "
— Kristy, 4/1/2011" This book has a similar style to Alcott's Little Women, but it is about a delicate, young orphan girl. Her life takes a drastic change when she is brought to live amongst her seven boy cousins. "
— Gina, 3/23/2011" Another childhood favorite. Somehow, Alcott makes her characters more than just people in a book. I still think of her characters almost as friends. I know that sounds weird, but I think it's a testament to the author. "
— Bettielee, 3/18/2011" Pengen punya paman kayak Paman Alec!! Dan ngebayangin kamarnya Rose sukses bikin iri "
— sinta, 3/9/2011" It's Louisa May Alcott, what else do you expect? Great inspiring little book. I love how her Uncle Alec teachers her both educationally and morally. What a great man he was. He is definitely my favorite character. Seems to bring so much joy. "
— Tammie, 3/1/2011" Love Louisa May Alcott. I feel so moral and wholesome! "
— Allison, 2/2/2011" I LOVED this story as a child - re-reading to see if the appeal is still there... <br/> <br/>What I liked in this story IS still there, but I think today's child would find Rose a little too good to be believed. "
— Susan, 1/30/2011" good book! enjoyed it even thogh it was back in the day. <br/>2nd - not so good. 1st-better. "
— Ruhee, 1/16/2011Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Educated by her father until she was sixteen, she also studied under Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Theodore Parker. A prolific writer, her most famous work was Little Women, a timeless American classic.
Barbara Caruso, winner of numerous Earphones Awards for narration, is an accomplished actress. A graduate of London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she was a featured player in the Royal Shakespeare Company. She has played starring roles on Broadway and in theaters across the country. She won the Alexander Scourby Reader of the Year Award for her performances of young adult fiction and has more than one hundred audiobook narrations to her credit.