 In it, Jo's children, now grown, are caught up in real world troubles.The book mostly follows the lives of Plumfield boys who were introduced in "Little Men", particularly Tommy, Emil, Demi, Nat, Dan, and Professor Bhaer and Jo's sons Rob and Teddy, although the others make frequent appearances as well, and Josie and Bess, two cousins of Demi and Daisy.The book takes place ten years after "Little Men."