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Summary: A lovely, nostalgic novel
Review: This epistolary novel is an easy, quick read. Jerusha "Judy" Abbot comes to life in her letters to Daddy-Long-Legs, the anonymous benefactor who pays for her college education. (I particularly love the up-close look at women's higher education in the early 20th century--though the college is never stated, and is probably Vasser, I can imagine it is my own alma mater, Wells). Her hopes, fears, and frustrations are very real--from insecurity about being an orphan to her struggles with Latin. While some experiences and circumstances are dated, the emotions and life situations of Judy are timeless. Judy is an outspoken woman in a time when women didn't even have the right to vote; she is a socialist, a reformer, and an author. She is not perfect, but she is wonderful. This is a must read for any young woman!
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Summary: A lovely, nostalgic novel
Review: This epistolary novel is an easy, quick read. Jerusha "Judy" Abbot comes to life in her letters to Daddy-Long-Legs, the anonymous benefactor who pays for her college education. (I particularly love the up-close look at women's higher education in the early 20th century--though the college is never stated, and is probably Vasser, I can imagine it is my own alma mater, Wells). Her hopes, fears, and frustrations are very real--from insecurity about being an orphan to her struggles with Latin. While some experiences and circumstances are dated, the emotions and life situations of Judy are timeless. Judy is an outspoken woman in a time when women didn't even have the right to vote; she is a socialist, a reformer, and an author. She is not perfect, but she is wonderful. This is a must read for any young woman!
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Summary: lovely story, great heroine
Review: This is a book that everyone can love. The main character, Jerusha (Judy) Abbott, is a wonderful protagonist--bright, energetic, funny, sweet, and endearing. Although written at a time when women weren't even allowed to vote yet, Judy is surprisingly modern in her beliefs and values. I don't think this book is for very young children, however--definitely not ages 4 to 8 as suggested by Amazon, unless your 4 year old can follow chapters that speak of college life, including logarithms and ablative absolutes! The content is pretty mature intellectually, so I would suggest it more for older children/young teens, perhaps.
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Summary: Daddy Long-Legs is a keeper and not be missed by anyone!
Review: This is a fantastic self-discovery story about an orphan girl who writes a series of oh-so truthful and simple but interesting letters to her anonymous guardian. The contents of these letters is where the reader gains insight into the the mind of a girl from the ages of 17 to 21. Oh and what a beautiful and engaging world it is!This really is one of those "timeless classics" but not something that has to be forced upon someone to read as a class assignment but a book one reads for pure pleasure. The book is very dated and that's what makes it so ironically "timeless". Because just as there may be difference between her time and our contemporary time, there are just as many similarities. The biggest one being that reading about someone discovering themselves and falling in love is always enjoyable and captivating when written this simply that it's profound. Even though I have put this book down, my mind has not. That is the effect of this simply beautiful and easy to read book.
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Summary: Daddy Long-Legs is a keeper and not be missed by anyone!
Review: This is a fantastic self-discovery story about an orphan girl who writes a series of oh-so truthful and simple but interesting letters to her anonymous guardian. The contents of these letters is where the reader gains insight into the the mind of a girl from the ages of 17 to 21. Oh and what a beautiful and engaging world it is! This really is one of those "timeless classics" but not something that has to be forced upon someone to read as a class assignment but a book one reads for pure pleasure. The book is very dated and that's what makes it so ironically "timeless". Because just as there may be difference between her time and our contemporary time, there are just as many similarities. The biggest one being that reading about someone discovering themselves and falling in love is always enjoyable and captivating when written this simply that it's profound. Even though I have put this book down, my mind has not. That is the effect of this simply beautiful and easy to read book.
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Summary: A must-read!!!!
Review: This is a great book, though it's cataloged 'ages 9 to 12' I still enjoy reading it. Jean Webster created a fresh caracter in Judy Abbot, who is smart yet so innocent and unknowing of the world outside the JGH. Her letters, 'ligth and breezy' are deligthfull, and allow us a view into a world of wonder in the eyes of a sweet young girl. I started reading it one night and couldn't stop. This book is easy to read, and leaves you with a funny kind of feeling, you just have to love little Jerusha. AND Master Jervie too!!!!
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Summary: Amazingly sweet book!!
Review: This is one of my all-time favorite books in the entire world!! I have read it at least a dozen times from the library and never thought I'd be able to find my own copy! This website is great and Daddy Long Legs is a must-read book!!! Enjoy!
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: This is one of those books I read when I was a teenager and have read over and over again since. A fun, short read and one that gives insight into women's lives both in the past and today. One of the better books I have read that use the format of letter-writing to narrate a story too.
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Summary: A sweet story with a twist
Review: Usually I absolutely hate novels that are supposed to be a collection of letters and/or diary entries for this simple reason, they are as transparent as saran wrap. Something along the lines of "I'm just jotting down a casual letter to inform you that I just had a terrible fight with so-and-so, here's what we said word for word complete with speaker attributes" That's why I was so pleasantly suprised with this book. The writing is entertaining, intelligent and always realistic. That is EXACTLY how a person in their late teens, early twenties writes (I know, I'm a letter writer in that age group) and it is so refreshing to read an author who knows what she is talking about on the subject. Judy Abbott is most certainly not a Pollyanna, she teases, gets angry and argues but she has a nice nature and always manages to patch things up. She is an orphan who writes to her mysterious benefactor whom she dubs "Daddy-Long-Legs". Because he is her fairy godmother for all purposes, she confides in him even though she knows he will never answer. The ending is marvelous with a great little twist. I think this book is great for girls 8-80 and am sorry I did not read it sooner
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Summary: A sweet story with a twist
Review: Usually I absolutely hate novels that are supposed to be a collection of letters and/or diary entries for this simple reason, they are as transparent as saran wrap. Something along the lines of "I'm just jotting down a casual letter to inform you that I just had a terrible fight with so-and-so, here's what we said word for word complete with speaker attributes" That's why I was so pleasantly suprised with this book. The writing is entertaining, intelligent and always realistic. That is EXACTLY how a person in their late teens, early twenties writes (I know, I'm a letter writer in that age group) and it is so refreshing to read an author who knows what she is talking about on the subject. Judy Abbott is most certainly not a Pollyanna, she teases, gets angry and argues but she has a nice nature and always manages to patch things up. She is an orphan who writes to her mysterious benefactor whom she dubs "Daddy-Long-Legs". Because he is her fairy godmother for all purposes, she confides in him even though she knows he will never answer. The ending is marvelous with a great little twist. I think this book is great for girls 8-80 and am sorry I did not read it sooner
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