Jack and Jill

' Jack and Jill' is a children' s book set in a small New England town after the Civil War, following Jack and Jane, who are so close everyone calls them Jack and Jill, to mimic the old rhyme. One winter day the two suffer terrible injuries in a sledding accident and face a tremendous up-hill battle to recover. As they recover they are learning and growing as people, taking their first steps in to adulthood and leaving their childhood behind.It is an incredibly heart-warming story brimming with kindness and love, but it doesn' t shy away from serious topics either, creating a powerful tale that highlights the importance of family and friends.It is a story perfect for family reading on a quiet night in, or anyone who wants to see a new take on the classic children' s rhyme.