An endearing and heart-warming story about the orphan, Pollyanna, and her optimistic outlook on life and how she tries to spread goodwill among the townsfolk of Beldingsville. ...The much-loved story is the latest addition to the acclaimed Oxford Children's Classics series.
After losing both her parents, Pollyanna is sent to live with her aunt, Miss Polly. Despite her aunt's sternness, Pollyanna's cheerful nature soon spreads throughout the town with the help of 'The Glad Game'. But when Pollyanna suffers a dreadful accident, her sunny optimism is put to its greatest test… A collectable, quality hardback edition of one of the world's most popular, enduring classic novels.
Eleanor Hodgman Porter was an American writer most famous for creating the character Pollyanna. Born in 1868, she trained as a singer and continued in this career until around 1901. She married John Lyman Porter in 1892. She published both short stories and novels, experiencing commercial success as a writer. She died in 1920.
