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Daddy-Long-Legs: Presented with the original Illustrations by Jean Webster (Engl

Description: Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster New edition of one of the greatest childrens classics of American literature which Includes extra material for young readers, including a section on the book, information about the author and a test-yourself quiz. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the classics of American childrens literature, Daddy-Long-Legs tells the tale of Judy Abbott – an ebullient orphan beginning a college degree with the aim of becoming a writer – through her letters to the anonymous patron who is paying for her education.Judy is informed that she must write him monthly letters, but that she will never know his identity or receive a letter in reply. One day, Judy catches a glimpse of the mans shadow and sees a pair of long legs, but just who is this mysterious benefactor? "I think that the most necessary quality for any person to have is imagination. It makes people able to put themselves in other peoples places. It makes them kind and sympathetic and understanding." Notes Ebullient orphan Judy Abbotts letters to the benefactor fixing her with the means to a college degree that might bring into fruition her literary ambitions make up this classic of American childrens literature. Author Biography Jean Webster (1876–1916) was born Alice Jane Chandler Webster in Fredonia, New York. A grand-niece of Mark Twain, she had several novels published in her lifetime, but it was the bestseller Daddy-Long-Legs (1912) that brought her great popular acclaim. It was later developed into a stage play and several movies. Review The whole book slips down as deliciously as an ice-cream on a hot summers day. -- Lucy Mangan * Guardian * Promotional One of the classics of American childrens literature, Daddy-Long-Legs tells the tale of Judy Abbott – an ebullient orphan beginning a college degree with the aim of becoming a writer – through her letters to the anonymous patron who is paying for her education. Review Quote "The whole book slips down as deliciously as an ice-cream on a hot summers day." -- Guardian Promotional "Headline" One of the classics of American childrens literature, Daddy-Long-Legs tells the tale of Judy Abbott - an ebullient orphan beginning a college degree with the aim of becoming a writer - through her letters to the anonymous patron who is paying for her education. Feature New edition of one of the greatest childrens classics of American literature Details ISBN1847496512 Author Jean Webster Publisher Alma Books Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 1847496512 ISBN-13 9781847496515 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-05-31 Media Book Imprint Alma Classics Place of Publication Richmond Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.8 Series Alma Junior Classics Audience Age 9-11 Language English Illustrator Jean Webster UK Release Date 2018-05-31 NZ Release Date 2018-05-31 Subtitle Presented with the original Illustrations Illustrations Line illustrations Audience General AU Release Date 2018-08-31 Pages 192 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123308840;

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ISBN-13: 9781847496515

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Book Title: Daddy-Long-Legs

Item Height: 198mm

Item Width: 128mm

Illustrator: Jean Webster

Author: Jean Webster

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Publication Year: 2018

Genre: Children & Young Adults

Item Weight: 208g

Number of Pages: 224 Pages

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