Daddy-Long-Legs

Webster, Jean, 1876-1916

About this book

"Daddy-Long-Legs" by Jean Webster is an epistolary novel published in 1912. It follows Jerusha "Judy" Abbott, an orphan sent to college by a mysterious benefactor she has never seen. Through monthly letters addressed to the anonymous "Daddy-Long-Legs," Judy chronicles her transformation from institutionalized orphan to educated young woman. As she navigates college life, friendships, and her dreams of becoming a writer, Judy remains unaware of her benefactor's true identity—a revelation that will ultimately change everything.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daddy-Long-Legs_(novel)) An improved version of this title is available as #40426.

Author

Webster, Jean, 1876-1916

Reading level

A2 · Elementary

Language

English