Is Little Women II: Jo's Boys based on a book?

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Is Little Women II: Jo's Boys based on a book?

Yes. Little Women II: Jo's Boys is based on the book Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys by Louisa May Alcott (1871).

Who wrote the book Little Women II: Jo's Boys is based on?

Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys was written by Louisa May Alcott and first published in 1871.

Is Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys part of a series?

Yes, it is book 2 in the March Trilogy series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Little Women, book 1 of Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.