This early work is Louisa May Alcott s 1880 children s story Jack and Jill: A Village Story . It is the tale of a boy and girl named Jack and Janey who both become injured in a sledding accident. During their recovery they come to terms with the incident and learn numerous life lessons. This timeless classic is ideal for bedtime reading and would make for a lovely addition to family collections. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American author best known for her novel Little Women . Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.