Under the Lilacs by Louisa May Alcott, Fiction, Family, Classics

Set in a dilapidated house, a whimsical tea party hosted by Bab and Betty takes an unexpected turn when a monstrous dog steals their food. The girls, along with their worn dolls, chase the dog to a decrepit barn, where they encounter its owner, Ben Brown, a circus runaway and skilled horse master. This chance meeting leads to an adventurous exploration of friendship and the magic of imagination, transforming the creepy setting into a realm of wonder for the girls and their newfound companion.