Jean Webster's novel has been beloved by young girls ever since it was published in 1912. In the story, Jerusha, an orphan girl, is surprised when an anonymous benefactor decides to send her to college as long as she faithfully writes to report her progress. Letters between Jerusha and her sponsor?enlivened in this retelling by manga illustrations of their separate activities?chronicle Jerusha's dreams and discoveries as she comes of age.