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A lighthearted collection of school adventures, pranks, and friendships, “Just Patty” follows a spirited boarding school girl whose mischief and charm make her both lovable and unforgettable.
Main Category: Coming-of-Age
Sub-Categories: Humor | School Life | Young Adult
About the Book:
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Just Patty
I see through the Dowager,” said Patty, “She thinks she’s found a new method of managing us…”
Jean Webster’s Just Patty, first published in 1911, is a lively and humorous tale set at St. Ursula’s boarding school, where Patty Wyatt and her friends bring mischief, wit, and charm to every corner of student life.
Through clever dialogue and playful adventures, Webster captures the spirit of youth and the bonds of friendship in a way that continues to resonate with readers over a century later.
Beloved for her timeless classics like Daddy-Long-Legs and When Patty Went to College, Jean Webster combines humor with insight, weaving together a portrait of schoolgirl antics that is both entertaining and heartwarming.
This enduring coming-of-age story delights with its clever humor, spirited heroine, and themes of loyalty, individuality, and friendship, making Just Patty a treasured gem of early twentieth-century literature.
Faithfully republished here in its original form by Pastime Joy Publishing, this beautifully formatted edition of Just Patty preserves the original text, immersing readers in the rich language and societal nuances of the Edwardian era.
Special Features:
Crafted with care and formatted with attention to detail, this edition offers a luxurious reading experience designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
Printed in a clear, easy-to-read 12-point font with generous margins on cream paper, it provides a visually pleasing and immersive journey through the pages.
Beautifully bound with a captivating cover design, this book is one to treasure—a timeless classic you will enjoy for years to come!
About the Author:
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Jean Webster
Alice Jane Chandler “Jean” Webster (1876–1916) was an American novelist and playwright famed for youthful heroines who grow in wit, conscience, and spirit.
Born in Fredonia, New York, she studied at Vassar College and during her student years drew on her experiences in boarding schools and orphanages—later weaving them into novels like Just Patty and her signature Daddy-Long-Legs.
Deeply committed to social causes, she supported women’s suffrage, institutional reform, and education.
Webster died shortly after childbirth, yet left a body of work that remains beloved for its humor, moral heart, and insight into adolescence.
