Little Men

A former sailor helps a widow run a boarding school for boys.

A deadly measles epidemic strikes the Plumfield Boarding School.

Amy doesn't want her daughter in school with boys; Nick decides to return to life as a sailor.

An old friend resorts to violence after Dan refuses to leave with him.

Nat discovers a family of freed slaves living in the woods near Plumfield.

Nick and the children discover a battered pregnant woman in the forest.

The students learn about philanthropy; Jo discovers that Nick cannot read.

Nan plagiarizes one of Nat's essays; Laurie catches gambling fever.

Meg is attracted to a friend of Laurie's; Dan and Bess are paired on a science project.

After Jo's carriage overturns, Nick searches for her; Dan is left in charge of the children.

Asia's estranged father attempts a reconciliation; another woman pursues Nick.

Jo teaches Nick to ski; Nick serves as a father figure for Nat.

Amy moves to Plumfield to impress a women's society; Dan embarks on a vision quest.