Daddy-Long-Legs
Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster, published by Penguin Young Readers Group on June 9, 2011, is a classic coming-of-age tale presented through a series of letters. This edition, comprising 192 pages, captures the experiences of Judy Abbott, a young woman navigating the challenges and joys of college life. As a trustee of the John Grier orphanage offers to fund her education under the condition that she writes to him monthly without ever knowing his identity, Judy embarks on a journey filled with friendships, academic pursuits, and the excitement of new experiences.
Readers will find a humorous and heartfelt exploration of young womanhood as Judy balances her studies with social engagements and a budding friendship with Jervis Pendleton. The narrative delves into themes of education and personal growth, reflecting the complexities of Judy’s life as she grapples with her mysterious benefactor and the opportunities that come her way. This edition is suitable for those interested in juvenile fiction and classic literature, offering a glimpse into the trials and triumphs of a young girl striving for independence and self-discovery.
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Told through letters, this classic coming-of-age tale captures the ups and downs of young womanhood with humor and heart.
A trustee of the John Grier orphanage has offered to send Judy Abbott to college. The only requirements are that she must write to him every month and that she can never know who he is. Judy’s life at college is a whirlwind of friends, classes, parties and a growing friendship with the handsome Jervis Pendleton. With so much happening in her life, Judy can scarcely stop writing to ‘Daddy-Long-Legs’, or wondering who her mysterious benefactor is…
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