Louisa May Alcott's Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag, Volume 1 is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century, focusing on childhood, family life, and personal growth.
The book centers around children, their experiences, and the lessons they learn through various characters and scenarios. Each story reflects the joys and challenges of growing up, delivering warm and meaningful messages to readers.
The first story, My Boys, begins with the narrator recalling her relationships with boys during her childhood. These memories are vivid and filled with lighthearted adventures as well as deep reflections on friendship, loyalty, and growing up. The narrator shares humorous anecdotes about Frank, a boy she found amusing, her first crush Augustus, and other boys who shaped her understanding of companionship and relationships.
The stories create a nostalgic and heartwarming atmosphere, showcasing Alcott's signature charm and deep insight into the innocence and complexity of childhood.

MY BOYS.
TESSA'S SURPRISES.
I.
II.
BUZZ.
THE CHILDREN'S JOKE.
DANDELION.
MADAM CLUCK AND HER FAMILY.
A CURIOUS CALL.
TILLY'S CHRISTMAS.
MY LITTLE GENTLEMAN.
BACK WINDOWS.
LITTLE MARIE OF LEHON.
MY MAY-DAY AMONG CURIOUS BIRDS AND BEASTS.
OUR LITTLE NEWSBOY.
PATTY'S PATCHWORK.