"Daddy Long Legs" is a charming story about Judy Abbott, an orphan who receives a full scholarship to a prestigious university from an anonymous benefactor known only as "Daddy Long Legs." The only condition is that she must write him letters about her experiences. As Judy navigates her new life, she learns about friendship, love, and independence. Through her letters, she shares her adventures, struggles, and personal growth. The narrative unfolds with themes of hope and self-discovery, culminating in a delightful exploration of identity and connection, as Judy seeks to uncover the mystery of her benefactor while embracing her new opportunities. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 194 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Black Wolf Edition & Publishing Ltd .

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.