Jerry

by Jean Webster

The story revolves around the titular character, Jerry Travis, a young boy who is orphaned and left in the care of his older sister, Judy. They live in the fictional town of Rosehaven, New York. The novel explores Jerry's struggles and adventures as he navigates life without parents and copes with the challenges of growing up.

Jerry is portrayed as a spirited and resilient boy who faces adversity with courage and determination. Throughout the novel, he forms bonds with various characters in Rosehaven, including his sister Judy, their guardian Miss Minchin, and Dr. Grenfell, the town physician.

The novel addresses themes such as family, friendship, community, and the importance of perseverance in the face of hardship. Through Jerry's experiences, Webster highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and support in overcoming obstacles.

146 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 8, 2025

About the author

Jean Webster (pseudonym for Alice Jane Chandler Webster) was an American writer and author of many books including Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy. Her most well-known books feature lively and likeable young female protagonists who come of age intellectually, morally, and socially, but with enough humor, snappy dialogue, and gently biting social commentary to make her books palatable and enjoyable to contemporary readers.