Contributions

  • Neil Reed (Illustrator) - Contributor

Publication

1996-02-01 - Puffin

Language

English

Word Count

72,000 words, Guess

Page Count

288 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number87061917
  • Goodreads1112733
  • LibraryThing42911

Classifications

  • LCC
  • DDC[Fic]

Description

An abridged version of the tale of orphaned, eleven-year-old Pollyanna, who comes to live with austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, bringing happiness to her aunt and other members of the community through her philosophy of gladness. Pollyanna knows the secret to finding a smile -- even when really bad things happen. From the moment she arrives in Beldingsville, she shares her Glad Game with everyone around her. But the person who needs Pollyanna's help the most doesn't want it. - Publisher.

First Sentence

Miss Polly Harrington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning.

Excerpt

Miss Polly Harrington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning.

Description

When a twelve-year-old orphan comes to live with her austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, her philosophy of gladness eventually brings happiness to her aunt and unloved members of the community.

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  • Pollyanna: Complete and Unabridged (Puffin Classics)Puffin1996-02-01
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