Daddy Long Legs

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster is a heartwarming and witty epistolary novel that traces the journey of Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, a spirited orphan whose life is transformed when an anonymous benefactor offers to fund her college education. The only condition? She must write him monthly letters, addressing him as “Daddy-Long-Legs,” a nickname inspired by a fleeting glimpse of his tall shadow.


Through her letters, Judy blossoms from a naive teenager into an articulate, independent, and self-aware young woman. Her correspondence is filled with humor, charm, and candid reflections on literature, identity, ambition, and the joys and struggles of becoming one’s own person. While the benefactor remains silent and unseen, his influence is quietly felt as Judy grows more confident in both intellect and spirit.


Set in the early 20th century, Daddy-Long-Legs is more than a romantic coming-of-age story. It’s also a commentary on class, education, and gender expectations, told through the fresh and authentic voice of a heroine who challenges conventions with grace and sincerity.


Jean Webster’s novel continues to resonate with readers for its timeless message: that kindness, opportunity, and belief in someone’s potential can change a life. Filled with optimism and insight, Daddy-Long-Legs is a literary embrace—a reminder of the power of words, education, and unexpected love.