CONTIENE UN PREFACIO EXCLUSIVO DE KEIKO NAGITA! Jerusha Abbott, una joven huérfana, se ha criado en el Hogar John Grier, pero ahora ya ha cumplido dieciséis años y no puede seguir en el orfanato. Afortunadamente, uno de los benefactores de la institucion decide darle una oportunidad y mandarla a la universidad, donde pueda educarse y convertirse en una escritora de exito. La unica condicion: que cada mes, Jerusha le envie una carta en la que narre sus vicisitudes universitarias. Y Jerusha, que adopta el apodo de Judy, le mandara puntualmente esas misivas contandole su vida cotidiana: sus problemas con los examenes y los deportes, sus vacaciones en una granja, su amistad con Sallie McBride y Julia Rutledge Pendleton, sus amorios con Jimmie, el hermano de Sallie, y Jervis, el tio de Julia... Esta edicion de Papa Piernas Largas incluye tambien su continuacion, Querido enemigo, en la que se narra la historia de Sallie McBride como directora del Hogar John Grier, y un prefacio exclusivo para la edicion española de Keiko Nagita, la autora de Candy Candy.
The much-loved tale of Judy Abbott, a lively, endearing young girl growing up in an orphanage. Her dreams of college seem in vain until the unknown benefactor offers to pay for her tuition.The only requirements are that she must write to him every month, and that she can never know who he is. Judy''s letters to him about life at college are full of her hopes and dreams, troubles, and a growing friendship with the handsome Jervis Pendleton.With so much going on in her life, Judy can scarcely stop writing, and when she discovers who daddy long-legs is, there is a happily-ever-after surprise.
Sallie, una chica colorina, crespa, de temperamento apasionado y proveniente de una clase acomoda, acepta el cargo de directora del Hogar John Grier, destinado a acoger huérfanos, con la esperanza de poder darles una oportunidad a todos los niños que viven alli y de prepararlos para que sepan enfrentar la vida cuando deban partir y enfrentarse al mundo. Para lograrlo, pone en marcha una serie de reformas sobre las cuales tendra diferencias de opinion con Robien Mc Rae, medico del hogar. De alli que ella lo llame "mi querido Enemigo"La novela epistolar Mi querido enemigo es la radiografia de un ser y su mundo. Sallie, con gran sentido de humor y una enorme ternura, nos mostrara la realidad de la epoca, la vida de los niños en los orfanatos, la actitud de la sociedad frente a ellos y frente al tema de la adopcion.
Com tinta e papel, a órfã Judy constrói uma ponte para a alma que a salvou. Suas cartas, cheias de humor e sonhos, são o refúgio de uma jovem que acaba de ser aceita em uma universidade no início do
Daddy Long-Legs illustrated Jean Webster - Daddy Long-Legs is a book written by Jean Webster and first published in 1912. It tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, who grew up in an orphanage but was sent to college by a mysterious benefactor she calls Daddy Long-Legs. In college she falls in love with a young man who wants to marry her, but she refuses because she is an orphan. Finally, after Jerusha--now Judy--graduates, she asks to meet her benefactor.
The transition from a rebellious schoolgirl to a sophisticated college student is filled with academic hurdles and social triumphs. Patty Fairfield navigates the complexities of young adulthood with her signature humor and a growing sense of responsibility. This vibrant narrative captures the essence of early twentieth-century campus life and the evolution of a modern woman.
An anonymous benefactor rescues an orphan from a bleak future, requiring only that she write him letters about her college experiences. As Jerusha Abbott blossoms into an independent woman, her correspondence reveals a growing wit and a mysterious connection to her benefactor. This heartwarming tale captures the joy of self-discovery and the magic of unexpected kinship.
Patty Fairfield brings her infectious energy and penchant for mischief to a strict boarding school, constantly testing the patience of her teachers. Her adventures are a whirlwind of youthful rebellion, loyal friendships, and the innocent chaos of girlhood. This nostalgic look at school life celebrates the unbreakable bonds formed in the halls of St. Ursulas.
