Pollyanna Grows Up

Nov 16, 2024 7:51 PM

Author:Eleanor H. Porter

Pollyanna Grows Up

Her crippled legs cured, Pollyanna takes her glad heart to cheer new friends in Boston before travelling to Europe with Aunt Polly and Dr chilton. But growing up brings sorrows as well as joys, and when she returns after six years, with Dr Chilton dead and Aunt Polly fallen on hard times, even Pollyanna has trouble maintaining her usual cheerful outlook.

Reviews

Hilarious and poignant verses about primary school life. A real winner

—— Guardian

Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight

—— Sunday Times

The most important 20th-century children's poetry book

—— Books for Keeps poll

Plots which grip the reader from the opening paragraph

—— The Sunday Times

Robert Swindells writes the kinds of books that are so scary you're afraid to turn the page

—— Daily Telegraph

Previous Article：Please Mrs Butler Next Article：Great Northern?

Comments

Welcome to zzdbook comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.