Uncle Long Legs ()

Author: Webster (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Lucky for the orphan Judy, the goddess of fortune suddenly descended upon her. Because of an article she wrote, an 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 monthly letters reporting on her life, 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 letters. 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 outstanding 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 very person who had been the subject of her letters. The book is filled with sunshine and laughter, brimming with warm emotions, 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.