Jerusha Abbott has grown up in the John Grier Home for orphans. As the oldest, she is in charge of the younger children. An anonymous benefactor on...
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Sep 04, 2008
Mahsa
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يادمه سال 70 فضای دبيرستان ما از زندان هم بدتر بود شايد شما يادتون نياد که اونزمان چقدر محدوديت و فشار زياد بود ولی اينطوری بگم که من خودم از دبيرستانم هيچ خاطره خوبی غير از كتابهاي جين وبستر ندارم! تفتيش شديد عقايد و ارعاب بچه ها . ديوارهای کلاسهااز دوده شوفاژ سياه و کثيف بودند و گچ ديوارها هم جا به جا كنده شده بود طوريكه آدم سالمو دو ساعت ميگذاشتی اونجا افسردگی می گرفت !!! پنجره ها هم که از بيرون کلی محافظ و ميله و سيم خاردار داشت که يك وقت عابران پياده سه طبقه قلاب نگيرند و ما رو توی طبقه سو
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Jun 22, 2011
Mariel
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It's probably one of those sad things about me that I take rootless interest in people I don't know and do a whole lot of aimless wondering. It feels creepy on bad days. Daddy Long Legs is weird for me 'cause it felt both not creepy and totally creepy. It must have been delicious for "Daddy" to get letters from someone who didn't know who she was writing to, be privy to hopes and desires and not have to figure his own out. (Too bad the sense that he knew them too well was creepy.) He h
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Dec 16, 2009
Zen
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Man, I love this book. It was my first introduction to epistolary fiction, and it's just so adorable. Now the fact that she called her romantic interest Daddy throughout the entire book wigs me a bit, and Jervis is so high-handed and lacking in candour that I'm deeply suspicious of him, but I'm gonna put down Judy's trilling that he's right most of the time because he's years older than her to the mushy-brainedness of the first flush of love, and believe that she's going to be able to handle him
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Sep 25, 2011
Adi (Reading in the Windowseat)
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Beautiful, hilarious and endearing! A timeless classic that has the easy going page-turner plot of a modern relaxing read alongside the emotional and philosophical depth of the most renowned jewels of literature.
A read for both young and old, that will induce you with new awareness for the beauty of life and those little, everyday happy moments, while laughing at all the oddities of people and their tempers.
A read for both young and old, that will induce you with new awareness for the beauty of life and those little, everyday happy moments, while laughing at all the oddities of people and their tempers.
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Feb 01, 2008
Christy
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I highly recommend that men DON'T read this, and I highly recommend that women - particularly girls who enjoy Little Women, Jane Eyre, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, etc. (basically old-fashioned chick flick books with substance) - DO read this. It's sweet and funny and different, not hard to get through in a day or two, and leaves you with a good feeling.
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Nov 12, 2008
Wendy
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Nov 11, 2011
Nikita
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WTF!?!?!? MY WHOLE REVIEW JUST GOT DELETED!!!! IT WASN'T FREAKING SAVED! FFFFFF!!!!!!!!!
Okay so I won't make the same, long and detailed review anymore. I've lost my enthusiasm in making a review for this one. I simply HATE redoing things!!!
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First off, I wasn't even sure if I read the right book because it was so short, it have fallen into the category of a short story. Nonetheless, I read this for I am an avid fan of the anime even when I was little and I r More...
Okay so I won't make the same, long and detailed review anymore. I've lost my enthusiasm in making a review for this one. I simply HATE redoing things!!!
For the review
First off, I wasn't even sure if I read the right book because it was so short, it have fallen into the category of a short story. Nonetheless, I read this for I am an avid fan of the anime even when I was little and I r More...
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Feb 11, 2011
Victoria Evangelina
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~MY FIRST BOOK IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE~
This is the first book I read in English; I was about 15-16 years old at the time. I studied the language with my beloved teacher, Galina Vasilievna, in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). I had 2-3 private classes a week, and she would usually give me an obscene amount of home work - well, thanks for that! After some time spent with study books, I came to a point when she suggested 'additional reading' and gave me this book. I was supposed to prepare a co More...
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Dec 16, 2009
It is absolutely impressive book.I learned how to solve the problems of life,and see the problems simple.I learend there are many things in the world which able to apear smile in our lips.However we can see simplicity and very usual things, we can see the prominent roules of life in this intersting book.
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Jan 29, 2012
Nicole
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I found it when I stumbled across this blog, and specifically this review: http://booksidoneread.blogspot.com/2010/...
The review was so positive that, for some unknown reason (I have lots in my to-read list), I decided to check for an eBook copy. I was surprised to find that it is, in fact, a very old book and I easily found a free scan from a 1912 edition.
I'm very glad that I did. This book is charming. There's just about no other word for it. It's old-fashioned, but the story More...
The review was so positive that, for some unknown reason (I have lots in my to-read list), I decided to check for an eBook copy. I was surprised to find that it is, in fact, a very old book and I easily found a free scan from a 1912 edition.
I'm very glad that I did. This book is charming. There's just about no other word for it. It's old-fashioned, but the story More...
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Nov 28, 2009
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Jerusha Abbott has grown up in the John Grier Home for orphans. As the oldest, she is in charge of the younger children. An anonymous benefactor on the Board, "Mr. Smith," decides to send her to college, as long as she writes to him faithfully detailing her education. Originally published in 1912, Jean Webster's coming-of-age tale continues to be relevant to young women today. While some experiences and circumstances are dated, the emotions and life situations of Judy are timeless. Jud
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Jan 08, 2008
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May 29, 2011
Caryl
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This book is very amusing. I find Jerusha "Judy" Abbott's tactless and blunt character funny and wonderful. It is a light yet a very satisfying read. Some of the passages shows Webster's advocacy--the rights of women and the importance of education. This will be one of my all-time favorites.
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Jan 22, 2009
Michelle
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I thought the cover on this Scholastic edition was cheesy (on the front it says "All she had were her dreams."), and the description on the back wasn't great, but the book was a lot of fun! And first published in 1912!
While it's an easy read, it also has some thoughtful sections. One is on p. 152 of this Scholastic edition, "Don't you think it would be interesting if you really could read the story of your life . . . . And suppose you could only read it on this condi More...
While it's an easy read, it also has some thoughtful sections. One is on p. 152 of this Scholastic edition, "Don't you think it would be interesting if you really could read the story of your life . . . . And suppose you could only read it on this condi More...
Jan 13, 2009
Becki
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Long before Bridget Jones came on the scene, there was Judy Abbott. Perhaps the first instance of "chick lit", Daddy Longlegs waas written in 1912 and to this day remains charming, funny, and captivating.
Written mostly in letters to her benefactor, the story revolves around Judy, a young orphan who is given the rare opportunity of being sent to college. The letters, accompanied by amusing line drawings, follow her struggles with chemistry, social situations (including boys) More...
Written mostly in letters to her benefactor, the story revolves around Judy, a young orphan who is given the rare opportunity of being sent to college. The letters, accompanied by amusing line drawings, follow her struggles with chemistry, social situations (including boys) More...
Jan 07, 2009
Antof9
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Who knew there was a book for this movie? I certainly didn't. This book was truly charming. It's entirely made up of letters from Judy to her "Daddy Long Legs", except for the very beginning, which introduces her while she's still in the John Grier Home.
One of the parts that struck me the most was her comments on reading Jane Eyre. Having just (very recently) finished that myself, I was definitely in that mindset when reading this book. I thought that immediately, and More...
One of the parts that struck me the most was her comments on reading Jane Eyre. Having just (very recently) finished that myself, I was definitely in that mindset when reading this book. I thought that immediately, and More...
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Feb 09, 2012
Kribu
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This is one of those books I've heard about a lot over the years, but never actually read until now. (Heh. In many ways, I feel like Jerusha - Judy - did when starting at the college; there's so many books that people in English-speaking countries have grown up with and take for granted that everyone knows, which didn't even enter my sphere of awareness until a decade ago.)
And it's such a wonderful book! Judy's voice is engaging; she's young, exuberant, intelligent, independent, curiou More...
And it's such a wonderful book! Judy's voice is engaging; she's young, exuberant, intelligent, independent, curiou More...
Jan 15, 2012
Karen
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"It isn't the big troubles in life that require character. Anybody can rise to a crisis and face a crushing tragedy with courage, but to meet the petty hazards of the day with a laugh--I really think that requires SPIRIT." "I think that the most necessary quality for any person to have is imagination. It makes people able to put themselves in other people's places. It makes them kind and sympathetic and understanding." "I think that every one, no matter how many trou
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Jan 10, 2012
Caroline
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Judy Abbott is the oldest orphan in the John Greer Home for Orphans. This makes her in charge of all the younger children at the orphanage. Since she was an orphan there was a strong chance that she would not have the opportunity to go to get a good education at a college. This was the case until a generous benefactor and orphanage Trustee decides to fund Judy's college tuition.
This was a big deal long ago because it was rare for women to become college educated. Originally publis More...
This was a big deal long ago because it was rare for women to become college educated. Originally publis More...
Oct 29, 2011
Penni
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Abe Books recently put together a list of epistolary fiction (http://www.abebooks.com/books/letters-di...) and I was reminded of some old favourites, including the Griffin and Sabine series, and this lovely classic. As I was reminiscing on Twitter I discovered that there was a sequel and I went and acquired both for the Kindle (Daddy-Long-Legs was free, Dear Enemy cost 99c - both are out of copyright and I have since discovered Jean Webster died tragically young, a death easily prevented in the
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Aug 25, 2011
nymfaux
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from my blog: (\__/)nymfaux
Daddy Long-Legs is epistolary novel told through Judy Abbott’s letters to her anonymous benefactor. Judy (neé) Jerusha was a ward of the John Grier Home, a turn of the century orphanage. And just as Jerusha was about to be turned out into the world, one of the trustees of the John Grier Home decides to become Jerusha’s benefactor, to send her to college and educate her to be a writer. He’ll pay her tuition and board, buy her wardrobe, and even give her an More...
Daddy Long-Legs is epistolary novel told through Judy Abbott’s letters to her anonymous benefactor. Judy (neé) Jerusha was a ward of the John Grier Home, a turn of the century orphanage. And just as Jerusha was about to be turned out into the world, one of the trustees of the John Grier Home decides to become Jerusha’s benefactor, to send her to college and educate her to be a writer. He’ll pay her tuition and board, buy her wardrobe, and even give her an More...
Aug 15, 2011
Airiz
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I first encountered Jerusha “Judy” Abbot when I was but a wee schoolgirl, back when local morning cartoon shows were more educational and thought-provoking than the ones of today. My Daddy Long Legs (Eng. dub) was a part of the Tagalized “World Masterpiece Theater” or the Japanese 90’s cartoon staple based on literary classics.
This book is about Judy, a seventeen-year-old orphan brought up in John Grier Home. By some leap of fate, after penning a hilarious essay about the institute, More...
This book is about Judy, a seventeen-year-old orphan brought up in John Grier Home. By some leap of fate, after penning a hilarious essay about the institute, More...
Jul 31, 2011
Ruth
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"c1912. Daddy Long-Legs is the collection of letters from Judy's four years in college (plus a few after she graduates), and they are both comical and introspective. ""I haven't mentioned any lessons of late; but we are still having them every day. It's sort of a relief though, to get away from them and discuss life in the large " rather one-sided discussions that you and I hold, but that's your own fault. You are welcome to answer back any time you choose."" She ne
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Jul 02, 2011
Alz
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Jun 08, 2011
Squeakycleanreads
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Overall Review: What a fun, happy, hilarious, enchanting little book! It made me want to go out and adopt an orphan and send them to college and make them write me letters every month, just to see what they’d say! ‘Daddy-Long-Legs’ is written entirely in letter form as Jerusha Abbot, a foundling from an orphanage, writes monthly letters to her benefactor. He is unknown to her, but her letters wax eloquent anyway. I loved the growth of Jerusha (who renames herself 'Judy') as she goes from an
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May 08, 2011
Maryam
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Daddy-Long-Legs, largely known to us as صاحب الظل الطويل . When I knew it was an actual novel, I borrowed it from my friend the same day because who can miss such a chance? Turned out, it's a famous classic written by Jean Webbster back in 1912.
Back in the days, I used to ADORE the cartoon show so much that I had many dreams revolving the mystery identity that is Daddy-Long-Legs. And in each time, someone from real life appeared to be him. I was forever indulged in finding who thi More...
Apr 26, 2011
Mayday
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This was recommended to me by a fellow teen center advisor -- an avid bookreader -- as her favorite book...
And I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! It don't know if it is my "favorite" book, but it certainly ranks up there. The novel is completely epistolary (written in letters) making it double the awesome.
It follows the correspondance of a grateful orphan to the anonymous benefactor who paid in full for her to attend Princeton University and become a professional writer. Th More...
And I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! It don't know if it is my "favorite" book, but it certainly ranks up there. The novel is completely epistolary (written in letters) making it double the awesome.
It follows the correspondance of a grateful orphan to the anonymous benefactor who paid in full for her to attend Princeton University and become a professional writer. Th More...
Mar 25, 2011
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Jerusha Abbott (dia lebih suka dipanggil Judy) sudah mencapai usia kedaluwarsa di Panti Asuhan John Grier. Artinya, dia tidak boleh tinggal di sana lagi. Untunglah salah seorang dewan pengawas Panti Asuhan John Grier More...
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Jerusha Abbott (dia lebih suka dipanggil Judy) sudah mencapai usia kedaluwarsa di Panti Asuhan John Grier. Artinya, dia tidak boleh tinggal di sana lagi. Untunglah salah seorang dewan pengawas Panti Asuhan John Grier More...
