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POLLYANNA: A Classic Book for Children that Inspires Joy and Positivity Kindle Edition

by Eleanor H. Porter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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The title character is Pollyanna Whittier, an eleven-year-old orphan who goes to live in the fictional town of Beldingsville, Vermont, with her wealthy but stern and cold spinster Aunt Polly, who does not want to take in Pollyanna but feels it is her duty to her late sister.

Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers on what she calls “The Glad Game,” an optimistic and positive attitude she learned from her father. The game consists of finding something to be glad about in every situation, no matter how bleak it may be. It originated in an incident one Christmas when Pollyanna, who was hoping for a doll in the missionary barrel, found only a pair of crutches inside. Making the game up on the spot, Pollyanna's father taught her to look at the good side of things—in this case, to be glad about the crutches because she did not need to use them. With this philosophy, and her own sunny personality and sincere, sympathetic soul, Pollyanna brings so much gladness to her aunt's dispirited New England town that she transforms it into a pleasant place to live. The Glad Game shields her from her aunt's stern attitude: when Aunt Polly puts her in a stuffy attic room without carpets or pictures, she exults at the beautiful view from the high window; when she tries to “punish" her niece for being late to dinner by sentencing her to a meal of bread and milk in the kitchen with the servant Nancy, Pollyanna thanks her rapturously because she likes bread and milk, and she likes Nancy.

Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter: Join Pollyanna Whittier in this heartwarming classic as she brings the "Glad Game" to life, spreading joy and optimism in her small New England town. Discover the power of positivity as Pollyanna faces life's challenges with a smile, teaching us all valuable life lessons along the way.

Key Aspects of the Book "Pollyanna":
The Glad Game: Pollyanna's infectious positivity and the Glad Game she plays inspire readers to find the silver lining in every situation.
Community Impact: Witness how Pollyanna's outlook transforms her town and the people around her, demonstrating the ripple effect of kindness.
Timeless Lessons: Eleanor H. Porter's tale continues to resonate with readers of all ages, reminding us of the enduring value of optimism and empathy.

Eleanor H. Porter was an American author known for her heartwarming and inspirational stories. Born in New Hampshire in 1868, she created the beloved character of Pollyanna, whose unwavering positivity has touched the hearts of generations. "Pollyanna" remains a classic in children's literature, encouraging readers to find happiness in the simplest of joys.

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Gr 7 Up-Unloved and unwanted, orphan Pollyanna Whittier boards an eastbound train to live with her Aunt Polly, a wealthy spinster. Aunt Polly treats the child insensitively, giving her a musty room in the attic and expecting her to keep quiet and stay out of the way. Pollyanna, with her optimistic outlook on life, turns all the lemons thrown her way into lemonade; punishments are viewed as rewards, unfriendly people in town are befriended. Pollyanna's "Glad Game" is soon played by all the people of the town. A terrible accident with a motor car as she is crossing the street finally breaks Pollyanna's spirit. When long-held secrets are finally revealed, even Aunt Polly comes around to warming up not only to her niece, but to a relationship she had long denied herself. This recording is based on the book by Eleanor H. Porter, originally published in 1913. It remains a charming, albeit old-fashioned, classic. Barbara Caruso's narration is faithful to the text, with a few minor changes sprinkled throughout. Caruso makes use of vocal inflections to differentiate characters. There is no background music or sound effects to distract listeners. Comparable in quality to Pollyanna read by S. Patricia Bailey (Blackstone Audiobooks, 1996), this recording is preferable to the same title available from Chivers (1995).-Stephanie Bange, Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library, OH

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The unabridged classic story of an orphaned girl who lives with a strict maiden aunt receives fine narration by Hannah Gordon, whose accented British voice provides the perfect backdrop for a strong story of courage and discovery. Kids who balk at classic presentations will love this more exciting audio version. --Midwest Book Review

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01F3QLA68
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prabhat Prakashan (January 1, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1649 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages

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Aja McClanahan

a bright, wholesome story

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023

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This book is still a classic. It’s a cheerful tale that inspires with a light-hearted storyline. It’s a great book for read aloud.

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023

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This story is so uplifting! I’ve been in a rough patch and I remembered reading this years ago. I read it again and it helps to give you a different perspective.

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Richard and Liz

~~ A breath of fresh air comes with a dose of Pollyanna! Review of BOTH books! ~~

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2016

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"Well really, Nancy, just because I happened to have a sister who was silly enough to marry and bring unnecessary children into a world that was already quite full enough, I can't see how I should particularly WANT to have the care of them myself." Miss Polly, the speaker, knows her duty though and so Nancy is instructed to get an attic room ready for 11 year old Pollyanna.

IMPORTANT: Due to Amazon having linked the reviews of Pollyanna and Pollyanna Grows Up together, this review covers them both. (The second book review is at the bottom so if you don't want any spoilers only read to the end of the Pollyanna review.)

Boy can that girl talk! It amazes Nancy enough to make her cry, how Pollyanna always sees the positive in things even though Aunt Polly does not give her a warm welcome nor a nice room. Pollyanna has "an overwhelming, unquenchable gladness for everything that has happened or is going to happen". What is one of the first things Pollyanna does? Climbs out the window and down a tree! Who is the Man? How do Pollyanna's visits to the cantankerous Mrs. Snow go? A kitten? Well, if Miss Polly took Pollyanna in then Pollyanna knows that she is definitely going to take the kitten waif! Miss Polly is speechless! (She abhors cats.) Next comes the dog!

Why doesn't Aunt Polly want Pollyanna to take the calf's foot jelly to Mr. Pendleton after he breaks his leg? John Pendleton and Aunt Polly both loved someone years ago. Was it each other? Nancy and Pollyanna thinks so!

This story, whilst truly delightful, is a little too old for young kids with all the talk of lovers. Accents also make it harder for the younger crowd to follow. Great read for young adults and adults. The 'Glad Game' is a great lesson for everyone!

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POLLYANNA GROWS UP Review:
Ruth is a widow and miserable although according to her sister she doesn't need to be as there is physically nothing wrong with her. Della declares that what she needs is a dose of Pollyanna! Della had met Pollyanna and her "GLAD" game at the sanatorium when Pollyanna had lost the use of her legs. Even though Pollyanna has the use of her legs back she is still not able to run fast at the beginning of this book. Dr. Chilton is now married to Aunt Polly and the couple are going to Germany for a season so Pollyanna needs a home.

As usual, her new 'patient' Ruth is overwhelmed and often aggravaated by Pollyanna. Finding herself living in the middle of Boston, Pollyanna heads to the local gardens. Never meeting a stranger how does she unknowingly help a man just out of prison by giving him a new perspective? Getting lost poses no real problem to her as she says, "I'm going to be glad I'm lost 'cause it'll be so nice when I get found. I can be GLAD for that!" Actually getting lost turns out to be a blessing. When she finds Jamie, has she found Ruth's long lost nephew?

The beginning of this book sees Pollyanna at age 13-14. Then before Chapter 16 there is a break of 6 years and we next see Pollyanna at the age of 20. Aunt Polly and her are returning to Beldingsville. Sadly the doctor has died and their finances are dire. Jimmy is still around but wondering if Pollyanna sill plays the GLAD game. Pollyanna still believes that she is not pretty and will never marry. She is dreaming of work she can do to help earn money. What opportunity comes her way?

Pollyanna is a breath of fresh air. Yes, she can be a little over the top sometimes but with so much "stuff" going on in the world right now we can all use a dose of Pollyanna! The second book in the series is a delightful read, having a wonderful ending. I purchased both Pollyanna and Pollyanna Grows Up for my Kindle. I was not required to write a review but chose to do so. Thanks, Liz

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Connie

I'm "glad" I read this book.

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024

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Great book! About a special girl and a game she shares with others.

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Baird-Greene

Fifty years after the Disney Movie, I finally meet the real Pollyanna!

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2014

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I loved the Disney film with Hayley Mills based on this book. I recently saw the Masterpiece Theatre adaptation where Pollyanna's story is moved to England. Finally, I decided to read the book. This edition is a bit odd in that the copyright date is given as 2009. Pollyanna was originally published in 1913. I wish there had been a foreword about the book with information about the author. This edition is just the book with nothing added or taken away. The cover drawing is not credited. If I'd done it, I'd not want anyone to know. It's frankly hideous and makes Pollyanna look like a goblin. All that aside, for a children's book that was written over a century ago, I adored the story of Pollyanna. It held my interest, was well-written, and had excellent character development. Pollyanna and her "glad game" change everyone who is fortunate enough to know her. When tragedy strikes, all the people whose lives she's brightened, come to Miss Polly to let her know how much Pollyanna means to them and how her enthusiasm and gratitude expressed in the "glad game" have changed their lives. There is a happy ending for everyone. It's too bad that the word "Pollyanna" has come to mean a foolish optimist. The world needs more Pollyannas. I highly recommend this book.

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JburgMary

Loved the movie firstI

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023

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I fell in love with the movie as a kid, so I was curious if it was close to the book. Many things are different but I still enjoyed it. It is a great young people’s story, even if it is quite saccharine!

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Deb Lindstrom

I SAW THE MOVIE IN 1960...

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2014

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Lately I have been reading a number of books on The Law of Attraction, such as The Secret and the many works of Napolean Hill on this subject. In them, much is said about being grateful in life, and how being grateful, even for what little you might think you currently have will, through The Law of Attraction, bring you even more things to be grateful for.

Then I remembered how, at age 8, I fell in love with the movie version of this book and determined how I wanted to be just like Pollyana, the main character of this book who, despite many things she could easily have been sad about, instead found something in every even negative thing she could be glad for.

As I continue on my journey e y of discovering how to bring The Law of Attraction to bear on my life, I can say I am glad I thought to revisit this story-- to remind myself of how positive and grateful I had long ag o determined I was going to be.

Over years of many disappointments, I had forgotten how to be grateful, and I now see how instead of The Law of Attraction bringing more into my life to be grateful for,the universe simply brought more into my life to be ungrateful for.

I am turning all that around now, and I feel the changes that remembering to be grateful have already begun to bring into my life again, just as they did when I was so much younger.

If you are on the path to discovering what The Law of Attraction can do in your life, I highly recommend this simple story of The Law of Attraction put into practice.

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Nadine Murphy

forever Pollyanna

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023

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Have always loved this story, first introduced by the movie. I saw it as a child and it made an impression on me. I have often been called a “Pollyanna”.

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Gladson

excelente estoria

Reviewed in Brazil on April 5, 2024

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o livro é otimo. a compra na loja foi tranquilo.

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La Ke

Very sweet

Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2023

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Adorably sweet story. Reminiscent of the Anne series and Heidi. Different enough from the Disney movie that one can enjoy both separately, though the vibe is the same.

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Reviewed in Italy on July 15, 2023

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Paul Douglas Lovell

A positive and optimistic message...

Reviewed in Germany on June 17, 2021

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The world could learn a lesson from this book. WILL be reading the next instalment.

READING PROGRESS
June 9, 2018 – Started Reading
June 9, 2018 – Shelved
June 9, 2018 –
0.0% "I'm looking forward to this. I know the film from the TV. The namesake I took for my own book PAULYanna, it was used as a pet name by a friend of mine. (I'm THAT nice.) Hope it's a good one."
June 12, 2018 –
30.0% "Loving It!"
June 18, 2018 –
85.0% "Enjoying so much I don't want the book to end... Luckily there is another in the series. I do hope that too is free."
June 20, 2018 – Finished Reading

Harman

A miraculous Book !!

Reviewed in India on September 11, 2020

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“Most generally there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it.’

Pollyanna is a marvel - both, the book and the character. It’s a miraculous story about the power of optimism, and it will transform your life just as Pollyanna does to the lives of everyone in the town she meets when she arrived to live with her Aunt after she’s orphaned. She appreciates what she has and make the people around her see the life and light through her lens. And then something so terrible happens that changes everything. It’s the story of true humanity and optimism.

There are no words to appreciate the way this beautiful story has been conveyed. Eleanor H. Porter created a masterpiece when she wrote this book. It’s a much needed tonic and a subscription that all of us need in times like these. It’s a page turner. True, it’s a classic yet it’s different than all the classics that you might’ve ever read. It’s importance can’t be highlighted more. If there is one book you should ever read before you die, it’s this one.

Go for it. You’ll be transformed by the time you reach the climax forever.

About the edition - Puffin’s edition is as beautiful as the story itself. The cover reflects the beauty inside and the font and printing is superfine. Page quality is top notch as well. But the best thing about this edition are its illustrations. The beautiful sketched draw you further into the story quite subtly and beautifully.

Go for this edition without second thoughts.

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The title character is Pollyanna Whittier, an eleven-year-old orphan who goes to live in the fictional town of Beldingsville, Vermont, with her wealthy but stern and cold spinster Aunt Polly, who does not want to take in Pollyanna but feels it is her duty to her late sister.

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