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Pollyanna


Sterling Classics

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No. of pages 208

Published: 2013

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Great for age 10-13 years

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This book is suitable for children aged 10 and up. Poor Pollyanna. Her father has just died and now she has to go live with her Aunt Polly. But even her Aunt's unfriendliness won't get Pollyanna down. No matter what goes wrong, she always finds something to be glad about. But when a horrible accident leaves her crippled, will Pollyanna still be so glad? Join Pollyanna as she makes all new friends, cares for the sick and teaches everyone around her how to love again. This handsome, unabridged edition of Pollyanna, with striking illustrations by Scott McKowen, joins Sterling's beloved classics line and is sure to find a treasured place in any family's library.

 

This book features in the following series: Sterling Classics, Sterling Unabridged Classics .

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Sterling Publishing Co Inc .

Eleanor Porter was an American novelist who wrote children's literature, romance, and adventure stories. She was most famous for her novel Pollyanna. Charles Dickens is now considered one of the most successful British authors of the Victorian age, having written such masterpieces as Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist. Dr. Arthur Pober has spent more than 20 years in the fields of early childhood and gifted education. He is currently the US representative to the European Institute for the Media and European Advertising Standards Alliance. Scott McKowen has created award-winning posters and graphics for theatre companies across Canada and the US, including on Broadway. His work has been exhibited in art galleries on both sides of the border and he has curated an exhibition of theatre posters from around the world.

This book contains the following story:

Pollyanna
When her father dies, Pollyanna is sent to live with her stern Aunt Polly. She is poor, orphaned and alone but Pollyanna just feels lucky to have an aunt at all. The truth is that her dear father, before he died, taught her a trick for life the 'Glad Game' the aim of which is to find the good in every bad situation. Before long, Pollyannas sunny outlook has brightened up the whole town. But when a horrible accident occurs can the Game save Pollyanna?

This book is in the following series:

Sterling Classics

Sterling Unabridged Classics

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