Résultats pour "Daddy LongLegs" dans Littérature, romans et fiction

Daddy Long Legs is a beloved story in the spirit of Jane Austen, the Bronte Sisters, and Downton Abbey. This heartwarming Cinderella story about a witty and winsome young woman and her mysterious benefactor charmed audiences of all ages from Los Angeles to London, when it made its musical debut. Critics called the story one of the most enthralling, entertaining, and moving love stories. And now, you can listen to the story told by the musical's Jerusha Abbott herself, Megan McGinnis.

Jerusha Abbott, an eighteen year old orphan, faces an uncertain future in the charity home where she has lived all her life. On reaching adulthood, the orphanage can no longer offer shelter to its inmates. Her anxiety leads her into wild speculation when she is summoned to the matron's office. But a surprise awaits her. One of the visitors, a wealthy Trustee of the orphanage, has offered to fund Jerusha's college education and fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer. The only condition he makes is that he remain anonymous and that she write to him regularly about her progress.

Arthur Scott Bailey, famous for his children's animal series, adds another fun tale of the critter that we call a Daddy Longlegs. His life and adventures are told in a funny way in these chapters while all the other animals try to decide where he fits into their nifty little world of birds, chipmunks and skunks. - Summary by phil chenevert