Jerry Junior

Webster, Jean, 1876-1916Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 221K words
Chapters: 23

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Jerry Junior by Jean WebsterAuthor: Webster, Jean, 1876-1916,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jan 14, 2007

Editor's review

Jerry Junior comes from Jean Webster, author of Daddy-Long-Legs, and is a light, humorous novel. Webster excelled at creating young characters through lively dialogue and playful plotting, and her works often carry a light romantic-comedy touch. This book is offered as a free electronic edition by Project Gutenberg, making the original American literary text accessible at low cost. When reading, pay attention to tone and humor in the dialogue and savor the narrative rhythm of early twentieth-century American popular fiction. It suits English extensive reading and readers who enjoy light stories and want to explore Webster's other works. Because it is the English original with no annotations, readers should have basic English reading ability before attempting it.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who love Daddy-Long-Legs and want more by the same author
English learners looking for light, humorous fiction
Students who need free e-books for extensive reading practice
Readers interested in early twentieth-century American popular fiction

Not a good fit for

Readers with weak English who need a Chinese parallel text
Readers who prefer serious literature or deep themes
Readers seeking detailed annotations and an introduction

Reading tips

Read the opening chapters first to get familiar with the characters, then proceed chapter by chapter.
Notice the humor and tone in dialogue; read passages aloud to feel the rhythm.
Mark unfamiliar words first and look them up together after finishing a chapter.
After finishing, compare it with Daddy-Long-Legs and discuss similarities and differences in character style.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book similar in style to Daddy-Long-Legs?

Both are by Jean Webster and are generally light and lively, focusing on dialogue and emotional interaction. But the plots and characters differ, so they are not simply the same; read both and compare for yourself.

How difficult is the English?

It is early twentieth-century American popular fiction with fairly colloquial language and moderate difficulty. Basic English reading ability is enough to try; guess unfamiliar words from context.

Is it better for classroom use or self-study?

It is better suited to self-study or extracurricular extensive reading. Since the e-edition has no annotations or exercises, classroom use would require the teacher to supply background materials and reading tasks.

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About the author

Webster, Jean, 1876-1916 Author

Jean Webster (1876–1916) was an American author. Public information about her education, awards and specific life experiences is limited; what can be confirmed is chiefly her literary output. Sixteen of her works are held in this collection, including Daddy-Long-Legs, Dear Enemy, Jerry, and Setä Pitkäsääri, Vadertje Langbeen, Het John Grier Home, Much Ado About Peter and Paras vihollinen, several of which are different-language versions of the same titles. Her writing often uses the epistolary form and a light, humorous tone, focusing on orphanages, the growth of young women and education, with lively dialogue and gentle social concern. Daddy-Long-Legs is her most widely circulated work and the one for which later readers remember her.