Download or read book Under the Lilacs (Illustrated) written by Louisa May Alcott and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under the lilacs is a wonderful story about a lost boy and his dog. Ben is a discouraged and weary runaway boy. Separated from his father and mistreated by the circus he lives with he has run away with his dog Sancho. He meets Babs and Betty Moss at a dolls' tea party in which they discover the clever show dog Sancho foraging for his master. The Moss family takes Ben into their home. Soon after Celia and her invalid brother Thornton Arrive at the Home "Under the Lilacs" and Ben is hired to help take care of Thornton. Ben, who is honest and true, gradually endears himself to the two families. Follow the adventures and trials of all the children in the story and enjoy watching as they learn lessons about life. Illustrated.