About this title: As soon as Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she begins to brighten up everybody's life. The 'glad game' she plays, of finding a silver lining in every cloud, transforms the sick, the lonely and the plain miserable - until one day something so terrible happens that even Pollyanna doesn't know how to feel glad about it.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Puffin Books
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780140366822ISBN:0140366822
Description: Reed, Neil. Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 288 p. Puffin Classics (Paperback). Intended for a juvenile audience. Very good read more
Description: Acceptable. Book has some water damage, but book is still completely readable. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Puffin Books
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780140366822ISBN:0140366822
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. (A6/8-6)Book is in good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 288 p. Puffin Classics (Paperback). Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Date Published: 1996-02-01
ISBN-13:9780140366822ISBN:0140366822
Description: New. Puffin Books; New York; Softcover; -2; -2New; 12mo 7"-7½" tall; Complete and Unabridged. New book, may have remainder mark. Ships next day with delivery confirmation. read more
Binding: Trade pb
Publisher: Puffin Books, NY
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780140366822ISBN:0140366822
Description: Reed. Very Good. No dust jacket, as issued. Unknown printing. Illustrated by Reed. 269 p. ; illus. ; Quality soft-cover Children's classic story. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780140366822ISBN:0140366822
Description: Good. EX-LIBRARY WITH USUAL LIBRARY MARKINGS. USUAL SIGNS OF A WELL READ BOOK BUT GOOD OVERALL CONDITION SECURE DAILY POSTING FROM UK. 30 DAY GUARANTEE. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780140366822ISBN:0140366822
Description: Good. PAPERBACK BOOK-GOOD OVERALL CONDITION-TRUSTED DEVON (UK) BASED SELLER-IN STOCK-SENT WITHIN 1 WORKING DAY-AVAILABLE BY EMAIL FOR QUERIES-NO QUIBBLE REFUND IF NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED- read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780140366822ISBN:0140366822
Description: Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780140366822ISBN:0140366822
Description: Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
"I'm really glad (no pun intended) that I never saw any Pollyanna movie becuase I probably would have had a hard time not picturing Hailey Mills as the main character and I'm sure that would have ruined the book for me. It was a well written story with some timeless messages and even some great humor. The big problem for me was the miracle cure ending. I'm sure it made people feel warm and fuzzy but in terms of literature it destroyed the worth of the book. Jen K., I would love to discuss this with you."
"This was a book that I had to do a project on for English. In the beggining, it started out a little slow, but then it picked up near the end, and turned out to be a really good book! - I was REALLY happy with the way it turned, out, because it finally got exciting, after the climax. I guess my English teacher has good taste in books. :)"
"I grabbed this from the library when I saw it on the shelves. I have such happy memories of watching the Disney movie version at both of my grandparents. I found the book even more delightful, with the character of Pollyanna a little more endearing, less syrup-y. Good for ages 10 through 100 with sweet spiritual undertones."
"I totally and completely understand why there are people who seriously disliked this book. It is somewhat...the sort of thing that Disney wouldn't have to change a thing about to make into one of their animated films. BUT, the reason I liked this book is because it gives you a really different view of the world. I am not exactly an optimist, personally, but I sort of respect everyone who can keep themselves hopeful.
The girl described in this book, Pollyanna, is what can be called a "blind" optimist, and this becomes very clear very soon. She's been through some tough times (not giving anything away...) but she still manages to put a smile on her face and shake off the bad stuff.
The primary reason that I removed two stars from my rating is because I dislike the style of writing. However, that is certainly NOT a good enough reason to not read this."
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