Jean Webster
Jean Webster was the pen name of Alice Jane Chandler Webster, an American author whose books include Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy. Her best-known books feature lively and likeable young female protagonists who come of age intellectually, morally, and socially, but with enough humor, snappy dialogue, and gently biting social commentary to make her books palatable and enjoyable to contemporary readers.
Daddy-Long-Legs
A quick-witted orphan girl finds herself on an unexpected journey when a mysterious benefactor sends her to college, leading to a series of discoveries about herself and the world.
By Jean Webster
Jerry Junior
A bored young traveler's Italian vacation turns into a quest for love and adventure when he meets a captivating American girl.
By Jean Webster
Daddy-Long-Legs
An orphan girl finds her world turned upside down when a secret benefactor sends her to college, leading to a journey of self-discovery and heartfelt connection through letters.
By Jean Webster
Just Patty
Watch a group of boarding school girls hilariously try to influence their new roommates, leading to unexpected friendships and comical chaos.
By Jean Webster
Much Ado About Peter
At a grand estate, a head groom's life turns comical as he competes for the affections of a charming new maid, shaking up the social order.
By Jean Webster
Dear Enemy
A witty woman unexpectedly finds herself in charge of an orphanage, determined to transform it into a loving home despite her own doubts and the resistance she faces.
By Jean Webster
Jerry
Amidst the picturesque Italian landscape, a bored young man's life takes an excitingly romantic turn when he meets a captivating American woman.
By Jean Webster
The Wheat Princess
A wealthy American girl called "The Wheat Princess" navigates love, society, and expectations while summering in an old Italian villa, changing her life forever.
By Jean Webster
The Four-Pools Mystery
When a burnt-out lawyer seeks rest at a historic plantation, he finds himself entangled in a web of ghostly apparitions, stolen valuables, and scandalous secrets.
By Jean Webster
When Patty Went to College
A young woman's cleverness and charm create delightful chaos as she navigates college life, bends the strict rules, and wins over the most unlikely characters.
By Jean Webster