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Daddy-Long-Legs

"Daddy-Long-Legs" by Jean Webster is an epistolary novel published in 1912. It follows Jerusha "Judy" Abbott, an orphan sent to college by a mysterious benefactor she has never seen. Through monthly letters addressed to the anonymous "Daddy-Long-Legs," Judy chronicles her transformation from institutionalized orphan to educated young woman. As she navigates college life, friendships, and her dreams of becoming a writer, Judy remains unaware of her benefactor's true identity—a revelation that will ultimately change everything.

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Recommended age: 12+ (AI estimate)
Independent reading from about 12 suits the epistolary bildungsroman about a 17-year-old moving to college, managing an allowance and defending a scholarship. Younger readers may enjoy the humour with support but are less likely to grasp the college, financial-independence and benefactor themes fully. Based on named-book metadata and selected excerpts; unseen text was not assessed. This is guidance, not an official age rating; individual reading ability varies.

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