In The Four Pools Mystery the tyrannical plantation owner is deemed responsible for his own murder because of his mistreatment of the former slaves who continued in his employment after the war. Jean Webster was born July 24, 1876 and died June 11, 1916. She was an American writer and author of many books including Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy.

Jerusha Abbott was brought up at the John Grier Home, an old-fashioned orphanage. The children were wholly dependent on charity and had to wear other people's cast-off clothes. Jerusha's unusual first name was selected by the matron off a grave stone, while her surname was selected out of the phone book. At the age of 18, she has finished her education and is at loose ends, still working in the dormitories at the institution where she was brought up. One day, after the asylum's trustees have made their monthly visit, Jerusha is informed by the asylum's dour matron that one of the trustees has offered to pay her way through college. He has spoken to her former teachers and thinks she has potential to become an excellent writer. He will pay her tuition and also give her a generous monthly allowance. Jerusha must write him a monthly letter, because he believes that letter-writing is important to the development of a writer. However, she will never know his identity; she must address the letters to Mr. John Smith, and he will never reply. Jerusha catches a glimpse of the shadow of her benefactor from the back, and knows he is a tall long-legged man. Because of this, she jokingly calls him "Daddy Long-Legs." She attends a women's college, but the name and location are never identified; however, men from Princeton University are frequently mentioned as dates, so it is certainly on the East Coast. The college is almost certainly based on the author's alma mater, Vassar College, judging from college traditions mentioned. She illustrates her letters with childlike line drawings, also created by Jean Webster.

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.

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'.

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 atravé

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.

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.

When Patty Went to College is Jean Webster's first novel, published in 1903. It is a humorous look at life in an all-girls college at the turn of the 20th century. Patty Wyatt, the protagonist of this story is a bright, fun loving, imperturbable girl who does not like to conform. The book describes her many escapades on campus during her senior year at college. Patty enjoys life on campus and uses her energies in playing pranks and for the entertainment of herself and her friends. An intelligent girl, she uses creative methods to study only as much as she feels necessary. Patty is, however, a believer in causes and a champion of the weak. She goes out of her way to help a homesick freshman Olivia Copeland who believes she will be sent home when she fails four subjects in the examination. (Summary by wikipedia.org)

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.

When Patty Went to College is Jean Webster's first novel, published in 1903. It is a humorous look at life in an all-girls college at the turn of the 20th century. Patty Wyatt, the protagonist of this story is a bright, fun loving, imperturbable girl who does not like to conform. The book describes her many escapades on campus during her senior year at college. Patty enjoys life on campus and uses her energies in playing pranks and for the entertainment of herself and her friends. An intelligent girl, she uses creative methods to study only as much as she feels necessary. Patty is, however, a believer in causes and a champion of the weak. She goes out of her way to help a homesick freshman Olivia Copeland who believes she will be sent home when she fails four subjects in the examination.