Sunday, April 29, 2012

Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster

Due to conflicting events, May's book group will be held a week earlier than usual--on May 16th at 7:30pm at Rosanne's house.  We'll be discussing Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster.  The eBook is available online at Google Books for FREE and is a quick and fun read!

"Jerusha Abbott has grown up in the John Grier Home for orphans. As the oldest, she is in charge of the younger children. An anonymous benefactor on the Board, "Mr. Smith," decides to send her to college, as long as she writes to him faithfully detailing her education. Originally published in 1912, Jean Webster's coming-of-age tale continues to be relevant to young women today. Actress Kate Forges shares these months and years, from freshman to senior in college. Through a series of letters Jerusha writes to "Daddy-Long-Legs," a relationship filled with affection and respect develops..."  --From GoodReads.com