Pollyanna
by Eleanor Hodgman Porter
Taste attributes: familycomedydramafresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarylinearenclosedemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthfool triumphantunlikely connections
Boxlist takeWholesome and fresh: a stylised family novel, light rather than heavy. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.9 / 5
22 ratings
About This Book
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.
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- Author
- Eleanor Hodgman Porter
- Published
- 1913
- Pages
- 194
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- Open Library
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