Daddy-Long-Legs (Puffin Classics)

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Summary: I thought this book was a very captivating book.
Review: 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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Summary: I don't really like this book....
Review: For me, I don't really like this book although many people love to read. I won't read this book if the school doesn't force me to do so. I think this book is very boring because it is 'made' of many letters that Judy wrote to Daddy Long-Legs. I hate to read letters so I don't like this book. But the grammer of this book is really good, so you can still take a look of it.

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Summary: A worth recommend book
Review: I can honestly say this is timeless. I grew up reading my mother's copy of this book, and I had read it several times before I noticed the copyright date. It was written nearly 90 years ago, but I never knew it. I think the thing that captured my attention was the fact that it's written in diary style. I felt like I *knew* Judy Abbott. She's a wonderful character, and you can't help but wonder what's going to happen next. And the ending...well, it'll just blow you away!

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Summary: A Timeless Classic...
Review: I can honestly say this is timeless. I grew up reading my mother's copy of this book, and I had read it several times before I noticed the copyright date. It was written nearly 90 years ago, but I never knew it. I think the thing that captured my attention was the fact that it's written in diary style. I felt like I *knew* Judy Abbott. She's a wonderful character, and you can't help but wonder what's going to happen next. And the ending...well, it'll just blow you away!

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Summary: a must read classic for all of us!
Review: i first read this book when i was a freshman in highschool. though i am a junior in college, i still love to read this book now! it's so sweet, the language is simple and the storyline is touching!

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Summary: Jerusha Abbott-- quite a disappointment
Review: I have read this story only once and do not plan to ever again. In my naivete I decided to read the rather nice Everyman's Library edition which has the unabridged text as well as some admittedly charming illustrations. I must give the book some credit. I liked the format-- through Judy's one-sided correspondance the reader is allowed to see her develop into a young woman. However, compared to other children's literature (where orphans represent the majority of heros and heroines) it lacks greatly. ANNE OF GREEN GABLES which has many parallels to Webster's, contains the luscious description and detail Judy's letters cannot convey. I would say Anne and Judy have equal pluck but while Anne is timeless Judy is dated especially when she announces she is a socialist in the same manner she would tell Daddy-Long-Legs she has a new hat. Judy is far more flighty. These are only minor points. Largely, my main dislike for this book lies in Daddy-Long-Legs. It's so grostesquely Freudian which I could handle but his sneakiness in the role of Master Jervie and later controlling/forbidding her to see Jimmie McBride is bit too much. Yes, Judy occasionally spouts out her little suffragette-ish little comments but in the end can the reader respect her romanticization of Daddy-Long-Legs. Overall, I really don't know why Harlequin hasn't picked up the rights to this gushy book.

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Summary: A Reader from Maine
Review: I learned so much while reading Daddy-Long-Legs! One of the most satisfying aspects of the book was learning intimately and in depth about who Jerusha Abbott really was. After I finished the book, I had a feeling as if I knew a completely amazing woman. Some of the things that Jerusha says in her letters to Daddy-Long-Legs was inspiring and uplifting. I enjoyed the book immensely. It was a true page-turner for me. The ending alone is enough to want to read the book. I encourage it to everyone who likes a book written in the form of letters.

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Summary: Heartwarming story!
Review: I read this book as a young teen. I enjoyed it so much that I've read it over at least a half dozen times. Reading this book was like being a pen pal with the character. She became a cherished friend.

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Summary: excellent, beautifully composed
Review: I read this book years ago because i was an oprhan myself. I could relate to judy. I too was hoping to find my "daddy long legs".the book is realistic and beatiful.

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Summary: A WONDERFUL SPECIAL BOOK
Review: I think that the real beauty of this book is watching the world through Judy's eyes. Brought up as an orphan Judy now has been aloud into collage by a secret benifactor. The way she appreciates everything that we take for granted is so eye opening! A family ... a home .. . siblings! She has such a refreshing ,beautiful way that she tackles life that I would recomend this book to any age! I only wish the author had lived longer to fill librarys with her work... It is simply priceless!