Jean Webster

Daddy-Long-Legs

In this beloved classic, Jerusha Abbott’s life changes when an unknown benefactor sends her to college and asks only for monthly letters in return. With humor, honesty, and a lively imagination, Jerusha writes her way through loneliness, ambition, friendship, and growing independence. As she learns to trust her own voice, her story opens into a warm, witty coming-of-age journey with a tender romantic ending.

Daddy-Long-Legs

Moral

Takeaway

A kind chance, steady effort, and honest self-expression can help a lonely life grow into love and purpose.

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