Jean Webster

Jean Webster is most celebrated for her epistolary novels, particularly "Daddy-Long-Legs," which tells the story of an orphan's journey through college and her correspondence with an unknown benefactor. Her works often explore themes of female independence and social reform.

Yes, "Daddy-Long-Legs" has been adapted into various forms, including films, stage plays, and animated series, across different countries and eras.

While many of her books are standalones, "Dear Enemy" is a direct sequel to "Daddy-Long-Legs," continuing the story of a character introduced in the first novel.