Pollyanna

When eleven-year-old Pollyanna Whittier arrives in the quiet town of Beldingsville, her stern Aunt Polly expects a proper, subdued girl. Instead, she gets a child who, despite her orphaned state, plays a remarkable game taught by her father: the “glad game”—finding something to be glad about in every situation, no matter how difficult. Pollyanna’s irrepressible spirit soon begins to transform the dour townspeople: the reclusive Mr. Pendleton, the bedridden Mrs. Snow, and even the reserved Dr. Chilton. But when a terrible accident leaves Pollyanna unable to walk, her own glad game is put to the ultimate test. As the community rallies around her, Pollyanna must find a way to practice what she has preached. This faithful modern retelling keeps the heart of Eleanor H. Porter’s beloved classic while reshaping its language for today’s readers—a story of resilience, gratitude, and the power of a single cheerful soul. Part of Timeless Classics.