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Genre:
Historical Fiction
Published:
1913
Page Count:
310
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Pollyanna
Pollyanna
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1
Content Ratings
Mild Themes
Pollyanna is an orphan who has lost both parents and must adapt to living with a cold, controlling aunt; her eventual paralysis and struggle to remain optimistic create genuine emotional weight; themes of resilience, optimism, and the transformative power of gratitude are central.
Mild Violence
Pollyanna is severely injured in an accident that leaves her unable to walk; the injury and recovery are emotionally significant but not graphically depicted.
Synopsis
Eleven-year-old orphan Pollyanna comes to live with her stern, wealthy aunt in a New England town and transforms the lives of everyone she meets through her relentless optimism and 'glad game'—finding something to be glad about in every situation. A classic that popularized the concept of positive thinking, though sometimes misunderstood as simplistic.