Daddy-Long-Legs (Daddy-Long-Legs, #1)
by Jean Webster
Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 20.9K reader ratings. First published in 1912. The book spans 249 pages.
About Daddy-Long-Legs
When Jerusha Abbott, an eighteen-year-old girl living in an orphan asylum, was told that a mysterious millionaire had agreed to pay for her education, it was like a dream come true. For the first time in her life, she had someone she could pretend was "family." But everything was not perfect, for he chose to remain anonymous and asked that she only write him concerning her progress in school. Who was this mysterious gentleman and would Jerusha ever meet him?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jean Webster |
| Published | 1912 |
| Pages | 249 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,889 |
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What genre is Daddy-Long-Legs?
Daddy-Long-Legs is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Daddy-Long-Legs worth reading?
Based on 20.9K reader ratings, Daddy-Long-Legs has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Daddy-Long-Legs?
Daddy-Long-Legs has 249 pages.
Who wrote Daddy-Long-Legs?
Daddy-Long-Legs was written by Jean Webster. It was first published in 1912.
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