Jimmy\'s Cruise in the Pinafore

' Jimmy' s Cruise in the Pinafore' is another short story from the famous American author Louisa May Alcott, which follows the young, kind-hearted Jimmy through his difficult adolescence. The parallels between young Jimmy and Alcott in her own youth are profound, with twelve year old Jimmy having to work multiple menial jobs to make ends meet for his family and make up for his absent father.It is a tale celebrating the human spirit, its resilience in the face of overwhelming odds and the importance of family, with a healthy dose of adventure. Jimmy' s beautiful spirit and unflinching soul makes this book a beautiful read full of valuable lessons for readers of all ages, as well as anyone who loved ' Oliver Twist'.