Pollyanna

by Porter, Eleanor H.

• ISBN13: 9780486432069
• ISBN10: 0486432068
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-24
• Publisher: Dover Publications

Summary

When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, the entire town of Beldingsville is affected by the bubbly nature of this lively eleven-year-old. Not only is she perpetually cheerful, she also brightens the lives of everyone she meets. How does Pollyanna manage to be so eternally optimistic? How does she spread her bright outlook among the sick, sad, and abrasive people of the town and transform the life of her lonely aunt? It's the "glad game," she says, describing the antidote to hardship and depressed spirits. But in a serious accident, the town almost loses its "Glad Girl," and everyone looks for a way to make this youngster happy again. Translated into a number of languages since its original publication in 1913, Pollyanna has been made into a Broadway play, as well as a popular motion picture starring Hayley Mills. One of the best-loved stories for children of all time, this classic -- along with its spirited heroine -- will inspire readers for years to come. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Miss Polly	p. 1
Old Tom and Nancy	p. 6
The Coming of Pollyanna	p. 10
The Little Attic Room	p. 17
The Game	p. 25
A Question of Duty	p. 30
Pollyanna and Punishments	p. 38
Pollyanna Pays a Visit	p. 44
Which Tells of the Man	p. 53
A Surprise for Mrs. Snow	p. 57
Introducing Jimmy	p. 66
Before the Ladies' Aid	p. 75
In Pendleton Woods	p. 79
Just a Matter of Jelly	p. 85
Dr. Chilton	p. 90
A Red Rose and a Lace Shawl	p. 99
"Just Like a Book"	p. 106
Prisms	p. 112
Which Is Somewhat Surprising	p. 117
Which Is More Surprising	p. 121
A Question Answered	p. 127
Sermons and Woodboxes	p. 133
An Accident	p. 140
John Pendleton	p. 146
A Waiting Game	p. 153
A Door Ajar	p. 158
Two Visits	p. 161
The Game and Its Players	p. 168
Through an Open Window	p. 180
Jimmy Takes the Helm	p. 185
A New Uncle	p. 188
Which Is a Letter from Pollyanna	p. 190
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