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Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
Author: Jean Webster
A kind woman who was always deeply interested in the problems of the downtrodden, Jean Webster made an orphan girl a major character in one of her most charming and popular books--Daddy-Long-Legs. The oldest at a dreary home for foundlings, Judy Abbott finds her life completely changed when, with the help of a mysterious benefactor, she is grant...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553241433
ISBN-10: 0553241435
Publication Date: 8/1982
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Bantam Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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jai avatar reviewed Daddy Long Legs on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
A really charming classic; this is the story of Jerusha who grew up in a charity home and has just been given a scholarship to go to university. Her mysterious benefactor (who wants to be known only as Mr. John Smith) asks only one thing: that Jerusha write him every month with an update on what she is learning, but not to expect any reply. Because Jerusha saw him walking away once in the fading light and had an impression of a tall man with a long shadow like a spider, she nicknames him Daddy Long-Legs, and procedes to write him very cheerful and cheeky letters; far more often than once a month. Here's an example:
"Dear Daddy-Long-Legs, You never answered my question and it was very important. ARE YOU BALD?". This continues throughout the 4 years and of course at the end we find out who Daddy Long-Legs is.
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Helpful Score: 3
This book is wonderful! It is a great story told in letters to her anonymous benefactor of an orphan girl offered a a college education. She is clever and creative. I read it as an adult, my 18 year old daughter read it, and our fifth grade niece read it. We all loved it!
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Helpful Score: 1
Classic, a childhood favorite.
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Helpful Score: 1
This book is a sweet account of letters from Jerusha to her benafactor Mr.Smith for paying her college tuition. It is a great read and I recommend it to all. The book has been read by all of my girls and has been lovingly worn.
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Helpful Score: 1
Great book for a glance back in time.
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aafolk avatar reviewed Daddy Long Legs on
One of my favorite childhood stories.