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Daddy-Long-Legs

By: Jean Webster
Narrated by: Kate Forbes
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Jerusha Abbott is the oldest orphan in the John Grier Home. Every day she helps scrub and dress the younger children - all 97 of them. Soon she will graduate from high school and be on her own. Where will she go, and how will she support herself? When an anonymous wealthy donor decides to send her to college, Jerusha can hardly believe her good fortune. All she must do in return is send him a letter once a month. With all the excitement of college life - classes, parties, new friends, and a special gentleman - Jerusha can hardly stop writing!

Jean Webster’s entertaining tale of a high-spirited orphan girl coming-of-age in the early 1900s has been made into a play, several movies, and a musical comedy. Kate Forbes’ fresh portrayal of Jerusha will win the hearts of a new generation of readers.

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A lovely uplifting story told in a really imaginative way. An absolute delight to read.

Beautifully written

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A charming early 20th century story, whimsical, witty & original. It was beautifully narrated, very sympathetic to the tone of the text.

A really charming story

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I enjoyed the unusual style and humour very much. It was a joy to read.

Wonderful descriptive language.

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The reader read the story very expressively,
and the story itself was quite original, amusing, sweet and interesting.

amusing and very easy to listen to

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The letter writing format of this book gives the listener an immediate insight into the life of Judy and her experience of college in early
20th century America.

Charming and insightful

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