New Releases by Eleanor H. Porter

Eleanor H. Porter''s "The Pollyanna" introduces readers to the irrepressibly optimistic Pollyanna Whittier, whose infectious positivity transforms the lives of all who encounter her. Set in the quaint New England town of Beldingsville, the novel follows Pollyanna''s journey as she navigates adversity with a sunny disposition and unwavering belief in the power of positivity. At its core, "The Pollyanna" is a heartwarming tale of resilience, kindness, and the profound impact of optimism on the human spirit. Despite facing hardships and setbacks, Pollyanna remains steadfast in her commitment to finding the silver lining in every situation, inspiring those around her to embrace a more hopeful outlook on life. Through Porter''s engaging storytelling and vivid characterizations, readers are drawn into Pollyanna''s world, where they encounter a cast of memorable characters - from the stern Aunt Polly to the gruff but kind-hearted Mr. Pendleton. As Pollyanna''s infectious optimism transforms the lives of those around her, she becomes a symbol of hope and resilience in a world often overshadowed by darkness. More than just a children''s novel, "The Pollyanna" is a timeless reminder of the power of positivity and the importance of looking for the good in every situation. As readers accompany Pollyanna on her journey of self-discovery and personal growth, they are inspired to cultivate a more optimistic outlook on life and embrace the joy and beauty that surrounds them, even in the face of adversity.

Just David by Eleanor H. Porter is a touching tale centered around David, a young boy with a pure heart and a unique perspective on life. Porter''s narrative beautifully showcases David''s innocence, wisdom, and the transformative power of his character, reminding readers of the beauty in simplicity and the profound impact of kindness.

When her father dies, Pollyanna, an 11-year-old girl, is sent to live with her only living relative, Aunt Polly. Despite a challenging start, Pollyanna''s exuberance and positivity touches everyone she meets, spreading joy and love wherever she goes. But when tragedy strikes, her optimism is put to the test, and she must learn to find happiness again. Published in 1913, Pollyanna is a universal classic that has enchanted generations of readers of all ages and languages. It''s a must-read for anyone seeking a life devoid of bitterness and willing to discover the good in everything.

Surprise a young reader in your life with this collection of charming and insightful short stories from the pen of author Eleanor H. Porter, best known for the widely acclaimed novel Pollyanna. Touching on an array of engaging subjects and timeless themes, these stories showcase Porter''s gift for crafting memorable characters that often find themselves in unusual or trying circumstances that test their mettle. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.

The young orphan Pollyanna is sent to live with her stern Aunt in a dour New England town. Refusing to be cast down by her circumstances, Pollyanna begins teaching the town "the glad game", which her father taught her. To play, one must find something to be glad about in every situation. Gradually, the irrepressible girl brings happiness and light to the lives of everyone around her. Pollyanna is a children''s literature classic.

Pollyanna Grows Up is a 1915 children''s novel by Eleanor H. Porter. It is the first of many ... Series, The Glad Books ... Critical reception and bibliographic information for Pollyanna Grows Up, with a biographical sketch of Eleanor H. Porter. Pollyanna Grows Up is a book of two halves. ... The story picks up about two years after the end of Pollyanna. Pollyanna is able to walk again and has returned home to live with Aunt Polly and Aunt Polly''s husband, Dr. Chilton. 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.

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Margaret had been home two hours-two hours of breathless questions, answers, tears, and laughter-two hours of delighted wandering about the house and grounds. In the nursery she had seen the little woolly dog that lay on the floor just as she had left it five years before; and out on the veranda steps she had seen the great stone lions that had never quite faded from her memory. And always at her side had walked the sweet-faced lady of her dreams, only now the lady was very real, with eyes that smiled on one so lovingly, and lips and hands that kissed and caressed one so tenderly. "And this is home-my home?" Margaret asked in unbelieving wonder. "Yes, dear," answered Mrs. Kendall.

Pollyanna Grows Up is a 1915 children''s novel by Eleanor H. Porter. It is the first of many sequels to Porter''s best-selling Pollyanna (1913), but is the only one written by Porter herself; the numerous later additions to the Pollyanna franchise were the work of other authors. Plot introduction Pollyanna, now cured of her crippling spinal injury, spends her time teaching the "glad game" to new town, and a very bitter woman, Mrs. Carew. Along the way she makes new friends, such as Sadie and Jamie: Jamie is a delicate literary genius whose withered legs compel him to rely on a wheelchair and crutches. Six years later, Pollyanna and her aunt fall upon hard times. Following the death of Dr. Chilton, as a means of making money, Pollyanna and her aunt are forced to take in the friends Pollyanna made six years earlier as boarders. However, there are many skeletons lurking in people''s closets, causing numerous misunderstandings and many revelations, including how old childhood friend Jimmy ''Bean'' Pendleton ended up alone..................... Eleanor Emily Hodgman Porter (December 19, 1868 - May 21, 1920) was an American novelist. Biography: She was born as Eleanor Emily Hodgman in Littleton, New Hampshire, on December 19, 1868, as the daughter of Llewella French (née Woolson) and Francis Fletcher Hodgman. She was trained as a singer, attending the New England Conservatory for several years. In 1892 she married John Lyman Porter and relocated to Massachusetts, after which she began writing and publishing her short stories and, later, novels. She died in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1920, and was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Works: Porter wrote mainly children''s literature, adventure stories, and romance fiction. Her most famous novel is Pollyanna (1913), followed by a sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up (1915). Her adult novels include The Turn of the Tide (1908), The Road to Understanding (1917), Oh Money! Money! (1918), Dawn (1919), Keith''s Dark Tower (1919), Mary Marie (1920) and Sister Sue (1921); her short-story collections include Across the Years (c. 1919), Money, Love and Kate (1923), and Little Pardner (1926). Porter achieved considerable commercial success: Pollyanna ranked eighth among best-selling novels in the United States during 1913, second during 1914, and fourth during 1915 (with 47 printings between 1915 and 1920); Just David ranked third in 1916; The Road to Understanding ranked fourth in 1917; and Oh Money! Money! ranked fifth in 1918....................

Pollyanna, now cured of her crippling spinal injury, spends her time teaching the "glad game" to new town, and a very bitter woman, Mrs. Carew. Along the way she makes new friends, such as Sadie and Jamie: Jamie is a delicate literary genius whose withered legs compel him to rely on a wheelchair and crutches. Six years later, Pollyanna and her aunt fall upon hard times. Following the death of Dr. Chilton, as a means of making money, Pollyanna and her aunt are forced to take in the friends Pollyanna made six years earlier as boarders. However, there are many skeletons lurking in people''s closets, causing numerous misunderstandings and many revelations, including how old childhood friend Jimmy ''Bean'' Pendleton ended up alone. Pollyanna Grows Up is a 1915 children''s novel by Eleanor H. Porter. It is the first of many sequels to Porter''s best-selling Pollyanna (1913), but is the only one written by Porter herself; the numerous later additions to the Pollyanna franchise were the work of other authors.

Pollyanna, now cured of her crippling spinal injury, and able to walk again, goes to live in Boston with Mrs. Carew, a heart-broken woman searching for her lost nephew. Her Aunt Polly goes abroad with her new Uncle, Dr. Chilton. While in Boston, Pollyanna meets new friends and has several interesting adventures... A startling change in Pollyanna''s and Aunt Polly''s circumstances require Pollyanna to find a way to help support the family. The solution brings all her new friends from Boston and her old friends in Beldingsville together. Pollyanna also discovers she has to make a choice. Who will win her heart?

Pollyanna is a best-selling 1913 novel by Eleanor H. Porter that is now considered a classic of children''s literature, with the title character''s name becoming a popular term for someone with the same very optimistic outlook. Also, the subconscious bias towards the positive is often described as the Pollyanna principle. The book was such a success that Porter soon produced a sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up (1915). Eleven more Pollyanna sequels, known as "Glad Books", were later published, most of them written by Elizabeth Borton or Harriet Lummis Smith. Further sequels followed, including Pollyanna Plays the Game by Colleen L. Reece, published in 1997.

Pollyanna Grows Up is a 1915 children''s novel by Eleanor H. Porter. It is the first of many sequels to Porter''s best-selling Pollyanna (1913), but is the only one written by Porter herself; the numerous later additions to the Pollyanna franchise were the work of other authors.Pollyanna, now cured of her crippling spinal injury, spends her time teaching the "glad game" to new town, and a very bitter woman, Mrs. Carew. Along the way she makes new friends, such as Sadie and Jamie: Jamie is a delicate literary genius whose withered legs compel him to rely on a wheelchair and crutches. Six years later, Pollyanna and her aunt fall upon hard times. Following the death of Dr. Chilton, as a means of making money, Pollyanna and her aunt are forced to take in the friends Pollyanna made six years earlier as boarders. However, there are many skeletons lurking in people''s closets, causing numerous misunderstandings and many revelations, including how old childhood friend Jimmy ''Bean'' Pendleton ended up alone.

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When orphaned eleven-year-old Pollyanna comes to live with austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, her philosophy of gladness brings happiness to her aunt and other unhappy members of the community.

The whole town is Playing the game, and tile whole town is wonderfully happier -- all because of one little girl who taught tile people a new game, and how to play it. When Pollyanna''s father dies, she is sent clear across the country to a small town in Vermont where she will live with her strict Aunt Polly. But Pollyanna doesn''t seem to notice how stern and unfeeling her aunt really is. Pollyanna simply plays her "glad" game -- finding a silver lining in every cloud. Eventually Pollyanna brightens the lives of everyone in town, even the most reclusive citizens, as she takes in every stray cat, dog, and orphan. But then a terrible accident happens and Pollyanna doesn''t think she can feel glad about anything anymore. All of her new friends from town turn out to support her, but will that be enough to restore Pollyanna''s cheerful outlook on life?

Pollyanna is a sentimental tale by Eleanor Hodgman Porter. Published in 1913, Pollyanna is a tale of an improbable heroine, a young girl whose “glad game” of always looking for and finding the bright side of things somehow restores hope to the hopeless. This is an 11-year-old orphan who comes to live under the care of her dour spinster aunt Polly in a Vermont town. The book gained enormous popularity and had reportedly sold over a million copies. The popularity was credited to the American readers’ eagerness for reassurance that rural virtues and cheerful optimism still existed. Many like this book for Porter’s skill in blending dashes of social conscience and ironic distance into the sentimentalism. During the World War I years, Pollyanna took America by storm. It struck a nerve and was an immediate hit with children as well as adults, and its popularity endured throughout those years. The book inspired numerous related books and products and was translated into several foreign languages. It was first adapted to stage in 1916.