| Daddy-long-legs is a story of a young girl, Jerusha Abbott and her letters to her benefactor whom she has never seen.The story proceeds through her college years.Jerusha Abbott was brought up at an old-fashioned orphanage. The children were wholly dependent on charity. They were badly fed and had to wear other people's discarded clothes. At the age of 18, Jerusha has finished her education and is still working in the dormitories at the orphanage where she was brought up.
When the asylum's trustees make their monthly visit,the Headmistress informs Jerusha that a rich man has offered to be her benefactor for her college studies. He has spoken to her former teachers and knows that she is an excellent writer. He will pay her tuition and also give her a generous monthly allowance. In return,he asks Jerusha to write a letter to him every month without fail describing what is going on in her life but not to expect any replies from him. Jerusha has seen him from the back and knows that he has long legs and so she adoringly calls him "Daddy-Long-Legs".She shares a love-hate-anger-gratitude relationship with him.She illustrates her letters with child-like drawings. Basically, this is a story of Jerusha's personal and educational growth. Finally, at the end of the story,the identity of Daddy-Long-Legs is revealed and voila,is Jerusha elated to find out who it is-The love of her life! | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1900-1920's Kids growing up/acting up? Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Age group of kid(s) in story: - high school Parents/lack of parents problem? Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - a teen Ethnicity/Nationality Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 6 () Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Writing Style Amount of dialog - little dialog |
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