Books by Jean Webster

As amigas Patty, Conny e Priscilla ficam horrorizadas quando descobrem que devem dormir em quartos separados no último ano do internato. Mas elas não vão ficar de braços cruzados! Alegre e animada, Patty já tem muitas ideias de travessuras e confusão para aprontar na sua escola.Jean Webster é o pseudônimo da escritora estadunidense Alice Jane Chandler Webster (1876-1916). Seus livros são reconhecidos mundialmente por apresentarem heroínas vivas e sociáveis que se desenvolvem intelectualmente e moralmente, sem perder o humor e a crítica da sociedade de sua época. Ela ganhou popularidade com seu romance "Papai Pernilongo" (1912), livro que alcançou sucesso também nas telas de cinema através do filme "A Pequena Órfã" (1935), estrelando Shirley Temple.

The impetuous but nonetheless highly intelligent, street smart Patty Wyatt goes to a turn of the century, all-girls college where she studies here and there during whatever time remains after delivering scathing commentaries on dorm life, playing pranks on her friends and teachers, and, last but not least, soaring to the rescue of other girls in need. First published in 1903, Jean Webster’s debut novel 'When Patty Went to College' is a witty yet strikingly authentic account of going to college in Patty's day and age, to be fondly treasured by anybody who holds their college memories dear to their heart. If you enjoyed the 2012 musical comedy blockbuster 'Pitch Perfect' about a group of talented and free-spirited modern day college girls, starring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson, you'll find this a highly fascinating and enthralling account of college girl life long before the advent of modern day pastimes. Jean Webster was the pseudonym of Alice Jane Chandler Webster (1876-1916), who was an American writer. Her novels are marked by bitter dialogue and socio-political themes such as: eugenics and heredity, institutional reform, and women’s rights. Webster herself was a suffragette, and as well as writing fiction, she also worked as a journalist. Some of her most famous works include: ‘When Patty Went to College,’ ‘Daddy-Long-Legs’ and ‘Dear Enemy’.

Young orphan Judy Abbott’s life is turned upside down following an unexpected message. An anonymous benefactor has offered to pay for Judy to attend college on one condition – she must write to the mysterious donor every month to update them on her progress, and she must never know who they are. With college life a whirl of new friends, classes and parties, there is plenty for Judy to update her benefactor about, but the question remains – just who is this anonymous stranger? And why do they care so much for Judy? A charming and humorous coming of age story from the famous American author Jean Webster. Jean Webster (1876-1916) was an American writer and social activist. Born in New York to a matriarchal family, Webster was deeply influenced by the strong women who surrounded her. She became interested in social issues while at Vassar College, an interest she would maintain throughout her life, alongside women’s suffrage and education, all of which would influence her writing. Her most famous works include ‘When Patty Went to College’ and ‘Daddy-Long-Legs’, the latter of which also toured as a successful play. She died in 1916 following childbirth complications aged 39 while at the height of her career.

Sallie McBride está acostumada com as riquezas e a opulência da alta sociedade. Sua vida sofre uma reviravolta quando ela recebe um convite inesperado: ser a encarregada de um orfanato rural. Na companhia somente de um médico ríspido, um velho político e dezenas de crianças, ela sofre com o peso das responsabilidades desse novo cargo... Será que ela conseguirá suportar as alfinetadas de seu novo inimigo e se comprometer com esse trabalho?Acompanhe os desafios e as calamidades enfrentadas por Sallie neste romance que é a continuação de "Papai Pernilongo" (1912). Ele foi fonte de inspiração para a série britânica "Dear Enemy" (1981).Jean Webster é o pseudônimo da escritora estadunidense Alice Jane Chandler Webster (1876-1916). Seus livros são reconhecidos mundialmente por apresentarem heroínas vivas e sociáveis que se desenvolvem intelectualmente e moralmente, sem perder o humor e a crítica da sociedade de sua época. Ela ganhou popularidade com seu romance "Papai Pernilongo" (1912) que alcançou sucesso também nas telas do cinema através do filme "A Pequena Órfã" (1935), estrelando Shirley Temple.

"Kom in!"Peter öppnade dörren till biblioteket och steg in med otymplig tvekan. Bakom uttryckslösheten i hans ansikte skymtade en viss oro. Anledningen till denna inkallelse till herrns rum stod inte klar för honom. Mr Carters ansikte, när han vände sig från skrivbordet, bannlyste alla tvivel angående inkallandets mening. Husbondens hållning tydde ingalunda på någon mention honorable."Peter arbetar som kusk hos den förmögna överklassfamiljen Carter, i det tidiga 1900-talets England. Livet som kusk är inte enkelt, Mrs. Carter är en synnerligen krävande dam som ständigt lägger sig i deras arbete. Mr. Carter lämnar sällan sitt bibliotek, och deras barn är osedvanligt livliga, och ställer ofta till med trubbel, både för personalen på godset och för sina föräldrar. Vi följer den unge Peter som försöker navigera sin väg in i vuxenlivet, och de hinder han ställs inför på vägen.Jean Webster (1876-1916) var en amerikansk författare, som under sin karriär skrev många älskade böcker som skildrade hennes samtid på ett synnerligen träffsäkert sätt.