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Daddy-Long-Legs [Kindle Edition]

Jean Webster (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (195 customer reviews)
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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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An anonymous benefactor offers to pay for the education of seventeen-year-old Jerusha Abbott, the oldest orphan at the John Grier Home.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 262 KB
  • Print Length: 185 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004UJD63K
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (195 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #264 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a toucing story of a young girl growing up, innocently. 14 Dec 1999
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I first read Daddy long legs when I was about ten years old-I got it i the libarery-My mother got it for me, and I've loved it since then(7 years later)I have reread so many times I know it off by heart.Judy Abbott is the most simple and touchng character I've ever read.It is a book I highly recommend-especaily to give you a little reasurance about the world again!!!, and for the touching story of friendship and love.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A DEFINITE 5 star book! 18 July 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book is "a pearl in a bed of oysters." I couldn't put it down, I read it in a day, and I've re-read it at least three times! Don't expect a story summary from me, I want you to find out how good it is for yourself! I get headaches from reading "heavy" books like "The Best Little Girl in the World" (I know that tittle dosn't sound heavy, but you'd be surprised!) If you do too then don't worry because "Daddy Long Legs" is light reading that will make you want to read it again and again.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb 10 July 2001
By kevin.fitzsimons@ireland.com
Format:Hardcover
Bought this bood for my partner,Emma,as she had read it as a child. Couldn't believe the reaction. Was like an old friend had come home.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Daddy Long Legs 1 Dec 2009
By Alice Fookes
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A lovely book - original and excellent use of "letter style" of writing. Uses the rags-to-riches genre but with its own distinctive 'take' on the theme. Suitable for all ages - a cheerful upbeat tone to the content. Lovely line drawings too - a gem of a book and probably a minor classic in its way in that it should at some point be on everyone's reading list - for ages 12 to 120. Its not a long read so ideal for a tentative reader who will be impressed by the less-is-more style of writing. Restore your faith in good writing and get hold of a copy!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Rag-to-riches story of an orphan 25 Feb 2007
By Mum of the animals VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Pity the adopted or fostered child nowadays. Whenever refered to in the media, they are either criminals or overcome by mental health problems. It was not the case a hundered years ago! Jean Webster had a privleged upbringing but through her charity visits to the poor becomes convinced less well-off children could succeed in life. Heady stuff in 1912 so to illlustrate her point she writes Daddy-Long-Legs about Judy,a young orphan sent to college by a kindly but anonymous benefactor she calls Daddy-Long-Legs. Her letters to him are funny, moving and a great testimony both to a child's and a foundling's mind. It never wallows in self pity. As a mother of two adopted children, I don't really relate to the central message on how you can change the child's environment and if the child is bright enough it will flourish. The mental scars are too deep. I find myself incredulous (does Judy, such a friendly soul, really miss no-one from the orphanage after seventeen years). Nevertheless, I happily suspend disbelief because I personally love Judy (and the author's) optimism. It comes from the days when radical thinkers were confident that money alone could change things. It is the perfect book for an adopted or fostered adolescent as positive role models in the media nowadays are hard to find.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Deservedly a classic 16 Jun 2008
By Limberlost
Format:Paperback
I first read this wonderful book at the age of 10 and have reread it many times since. This moving and humorous story, relating the progression of Judy from unloved orphan in a children's home to eager young college student discovering the wider world, is accessible to people of all ages. Judy's naivety, imaginativeness, and bravery are communicated eloquently through the series of letters she writes to her benefactor, "Daddy Long Legs". A wonderful evocation of life in early twentiesth century America.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I thought this book was a very captivating book. 3 Jan 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Daddy-Long-Legs was one of those great books that you never want to put down. Jerusha Abbot, the orphan who is writing the letters which make up the book, grew up in the John Grier Orphanage with everyone stressing conformance. But thanks to this young woman's sense of humor and talent in writing, a trustee of the orphanage is kind enough to send her to college in hopes of her becoming a famous writer. He only asks that she writes him,her anonomous benifactor, a letter describing everything that goes on in school every month. Jerusha is extemely entertaining as you read her letters to "Daddy-Long-Legs" She meets Jervis Pendleton, a rich fellow whose presence she comes to enjoy tremendously and later on becomes a prominent figure as she strives to fullfill her dreams of writing a great novel.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Daddy Longlegs 22 Sep 2006
By Juniper
Format:Paperback
It is sheer brilliance to be able to convey such depth of insight and feeing in such a simple - yet compelling - style. Although my own upbringing in a children's home in the 50 - 60's was later and more comfortable than it was at the John Grier Home, there were many poignant passages. For example,in her first days at college she does not experience homesickness as the other girls do - I can remember feeling exactly the same. Jean Webster is a wonderful writer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just read and enjoy!
It is not often a book can be a simple joyous read - no more no less. So don't hesitate, simply relish the opportunity - it will not often come your way.
Published 1 day ago by Mr. Edwin L. Board
4.0 out of 5 stars Love the book, kindle version has format problems
I love this book.
The story is great, well told and realistic (for it's time).
I love the twist at the end and I really felt I got to know the characters. Read more
Published 5 days ago by DragonSandy
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable
This is an easy read and compelling. I loved our writer, she was funny and appealing, worked out the plot but still wanted to continue reading to see what happened next.
Published 5 days ago by Mazzer
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this book
this was recommended to me by a friend not my usual thing but really enjoyed it would recommend to other friends.
Published 7 days ago by mrs s wood
4.0 out of 5 stars great classic
No idea how I missed this one. Great story well written, if a little predictable at times - looking for more by the same author.
Published 8 days ago by Mr. John Mellish
5.0 out of 5 stars truly great read.
It was very good. Nothing i have read before. I would recommend. Its easy reading and very captivating, took me half a day.
Published 10 days ago by laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good read
I really enjoyed this book. I had guessed his identity part way through but still enjoyed the freshness and honesty portrayed through this book. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Buyer54
5.0 out of 5 stars Through the eyes of a child
I really enjoyed this book and the clever way in which it was written. The story of an orphan told in her words from childhood into adulthood through letters to her benefactor. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Kittycate
5.0 out of 5 stars daddy long legs.
Nice book ,easy to read. Like how it's written - in letter form - knew the ending before I reached it but it did not spoil my enjoyment.
Published 16 days ago by jackie vaugha n
5.0 out of 5 stars What s book
I had no idea what this book was about,but recalled a film of the same name.
I will now look it up & confirm if it's from this book
.I absolutely loved reading this. Read more
Published 17 days ago by paul
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