Daddy-Long-Legs

Jean Webster

Follow the heartwarming journey of Jerusha Abbott, an orphan who receives an unexpected scholarship to college, transforming her life from bleak poverty to intellectual discovery. Through a series of letters to her mysterious benefactor, whom she affectionately dubs 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' Judy shares her burgeoning thoughts, dreams, and observations on the world. This epistolary novel beautifully explores themes of independence, social class, and the power of education, all while maintaining a charmingly witty and optimistic tone.