Long legs Uncle

Author: Jane Webster (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Overflowing with surprise, warmth, and a nostalgic sunny feeling—must-read for all men and women who are growing up, in love, or lost! The goddess of luck suddenly smiled upon the orphan Judy, because the anonymous trustee of the orphanage was willing to fund her college education and nurture her as a writer. Judy had never met this trustee, who jokingly called him "Uncle Long Legs." As a condition, the trustee asked Judy to write him a monthly letter reporting on her life's little details, and he declared he would not reply. Thus, Judy began writing to her imagined "Uncle Long Legs" with a humorous, playful, yet heartfelt tone, finding solace in her correspondence. Later, when she realized she would never receive a reply from "Uncle," she started to complain and become indifferent. It wasn't until she fell in love with the talented young master Geoffrey that she once again turned to "Uncle Long Legs" as her confidant. Just as she was considering confessing her love to Geoffrey, her "Uncle Long Legs" finally appeared—and he was none other than the man himself. The book is filled with sunshine and laughter, brimming with warmth and emotion, telling a touching story of a girl's earnest pursuit of education and her striving for excellence. It is a must-read for all men and women who are growing up, in love, or lost.