When orphan Pollyanna is sent to live with her bad-tempered aunt, she realizes that many of the folk in Beldingsville could use her help. As she brings cheer and hope to the people around her, and reminds them that every cloud has a silver lining, she brightens up many lives. But then Pollyana experiences something so terrible that she wonders if she'll ever feel glad again... About the Series: Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. Complete and unabridged text allows children to discover the stories as they were meant to be read. Produced in beautifully designed hardback editions, the collection features well-loved classic stories readers will treasure and return to again and again.

Pollyanna (Oxford Children's Classics)

Teen & Young Adult

Porter, Eleanor

Literature & Fiction

Oxford University Press

Family! Friendship! Gladness! Drama! She's a ray of sunshine. Pollyanna encourages everyone she meets to find something to be glad about in every situation, however dark things may seem. Her approach to life brings happiness to all, but when something terrible happens to her will Pollyanna be able to follow her own advice? Oxford Children's Classics present not only the original and unabridged story of Pollyanna in a beautiful new edition, but also help you to discover a whole world of new adventures with a vast assortment of recommendations and activities.

Oxford Children's Classics: Pollyanna

Children's Books

Classics

Oxford University Press, USA

The orphan Pollyanna is sent to live with her ill-tempered aunt in the small town of Beldingsville. Pollyanna's optimism and cheerful attitude are infectious and as she spreads her grateful spirit around the town. But when Pollyanna suffers a deep tragedy, her spirit is broken. Can her spirit be restored?

Pollyanna (Heinle Reading Library)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Thomson ELT

Miss Polly Harrington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning. Miss Polly did not usually make hurried movements; she specially prided herself on her repose of manner.' (Excerpt)

Pollyanna

Porter, Eleanor Hodgman

BiblioBazaar

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The story of Pollyanna Whittier, an eleven-year-old orphan who goes to live with her wealthy, but stern and cold Aunt Polly. To keep her spirits high, Pollyanna centers her life on what she calls the "The Glad Game," an optimistic and positive attitude towards life she learned from her father. Pollyanna soon brings her 'game' to the towns grumpy inhabitants. First published in 1913, this edition is derived from the first book with seven original illustrations by Stockton Mulford. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.

Pollyanna: With 7 Original Illustrations

Growing Up & Facts of Life

New West Press

Eleanor Porter was a highly successful early twentieth century American author, with books among the top ten best sellers in each year from 1913 to 1918. "Just David," "Pollyanna" and "Pollyanna Grows Up" are her best known works. This engaging trilogy of children's novels will foster an independent, positive attitude.

Just David AND Pollyanna AND Pollyanna Grows Up

Benediction Classics

Can she save herself from a witch's fate? Martha is a feisty and articulate young woman, the daughter of a wheelwright, living in a Herefordshire village in Elizabethan England. With no mother Martha's life is spent running her father's meagre household and helping out at the local school whilst longing to escape the confines and small-mindedness of a community driven by religious bigotry and poverty. As she is able to read and is well-versed in herbal remedies she is suspected of being a witch. When a landslip occurs - opening up a huge chasm in the centre of the village - she is blamed for it and pursued remorselessly by the villagers. But can her own wits and the love of local stablehand Jacob save her from a witch's persecution and death... A brilliant and accomplished novel that perfectly captures the febrile atmosphere of Elizabethan village life in an age when suspicion and superstition were rife. Perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier.

The Wheelwright's Daughter

Genre Fiction

Boldwood Books

'Eleanor Porter is a major new voice in historical fiction.' Tim Clayton 
Where will her loyalty lead her?\nOnce accused of witchcraft Martha Spicer is now free from the shadow of the gallows and lives a safe and happy life with her husband, Jacob. But when Jacob heads north to accompany his master, he warns Martha to keep her healing gifts a secret, to keep herself safe, to be a good wife.\nMartha loves Jacob but without him there to protect her, she soon comes under the suspicious eye of the wicked Steward Boult, who’s heard of her talent and forces her to attend to him. If she refuses, he promises to destroy the good life she has built for herself with Jacob.\nDesperate and alone, Martha faces a terrible decision: stay and be beholden to Boult or journey north to find Jacob who is reported to have been killed.. The road ahead is filled with danger, but also the promise of a brighter future. And where her gifts once threatened to be her downfall, might they now be the very thing that sets Martha free...?\nThe brilliant follow-up to Eleanor Porter's first novel of love, betrayal, superstition and fear in Elizabethan England. A story of female courage, ingenuity and determination, this is perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier.\n'Eleanor Porter is a major new voice in historical fiction. With her beautiful use of language and compelling storytelling she conjures the past with a vividness that lingers in the mind long after the final page.' Tim Clayton\nPraise for The Wheelwright's Daughter:\n'It's a gripping story and such accomplished writing. I really enjoyed every moment of working on it.' Yvonne Holland, editor of Philippa Gregory and Tracy Chevalier\n'A brilliant debut novel'\n'An interesting read and an impressive debut novel'\n'A wonderfully written story'\n'A skilfully crafted story of love, betrayal, superstition and fear in 16th century England.'\n'This is a story of courage, trust, betrayal and love.'\n'A great historical novel I loved.'

The Good Wife

Religion & Spirituality

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Pollyanna (Oxford Children's Classics)

Oxford Children's Classics: Pollyanna

Pollyanna (Heinle Reading Library)

Pollyanna

Pollyanna

Pollyanna

Pollyanna: With 7 Original Illustrations

Just David AND Pollyanna AND Pollyanna Grows Up

The Wheelwright's Daughter

The Good Wife