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The Pollyanna series, penned by Eleanor H. Porter, is a collection of heartwarming and inspiring novels that revolve around the life of Pollyanna Whittier, an optimistic and resilient orphan. The first book, Pollyanna, was published in 1913 and quickly gained popularity for its unique protagonist and uplifting message. Pollyanna's philosophy of always finding something to be glad about, even in the most challenging circumstances, has become synonymous with the series and has left a lasting impact on popular culture. The series follows Pollyanna as she moves in with her stern and uncompromising Aunt Polly in the small town of Beldingsville. Through her infectious optimism and unique outlook on life, Pollyanna transforms the lives of those around her, teaching valuable lessons about gratitude, kindness, and the power of positive thinking. The original Pollyanna novel was followed by a sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up, which explores Pollyanna's life as a young adult and her struggles to maintain her optimistic outlook in the face of adversity. The series also includes additional titles written by various authors, all contributing to the ongoing story of Pollyanna and her unwavering optimism. The Pollyanna series is a timeless collection of novels that continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its powerful message of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of positive thinking...
Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden
A young British girl, Mary, is sent to live with her uncle in Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire moors. She is a sour-faced, sickly child, who has been living in India with her parents until her mother's death and her father's neglect drove her 'home' to England. At Misselthwaite, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden and, along with a local boy she meets, she begins to tend it and bring it back to life. This process parallels her own emotional and physical growth as she overcomes her physical weakness and learns to care for others.
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A Little Princess
A young girl, Sara Crewe, is sent to boarding school in London while her father goes off to war. Sara is a kind, imaginative, and generous child who uses her love of stories and her ability to make friends to cope with the loneliness and hardships of boarding school life. However, when her father dies and she is left penniless, she must rely on her own inner resources and the kindness of others to survive.
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Heidi
Heidi is a young orphan girl who goes to live with her gruff but loving grandfather in the Swiss Alps. She spends her days playing in the mountains and befriending the goats her grandfather tends. When Heidi is taken away to live in the city and serve as a companion to a disabled girl, she becomes desperately homesick for the simple pleasures of mountain life. This novel explores themes of nature, friendship, and the power of the human spirit.
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The Railway Children
When their father is falsely accused of a crime and sent to prison, three siblings - Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis - must leave their comfortable London life and move to a small cottage in the countryside. There, they befriend the local railway porter and have many adventures on and around the railway. This novel explores themes of family, friendship, and the power of imagination.
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Little Women
Set in New England during the Civil War, this novel follows the lives of the four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - as they grow up and learn to navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. Each sister has her own unique personality and struggles, but they all share a strong bond of love and support. This novel explores themes of family, sisterhood, and the search for identity.
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Anne of Green Gables
Anne Shirley is an 11-year-old orphan who is sent to live with the Cuthberts, a brother and sister who run a farm on Prince Edward Island. The Cuthberts had requested a boy to help with the farm work, but instead they get Anne, a spirited, imaginative, and talkative girl. Despite some initial difficulties, Anne quickly wins over the hearts of the Cuthberts and the local community with her charm and enthusiasm. This novel explores themes of belonging, identity, and the power of imagination.
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The Wind in the Willows
This novel follows the adventures of a group of animal friends - Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad - as they navigate the challenges and joys of life in the English countryside. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, both human and animal, and have many adventures on land and water. This novel explores themes of friendship, nature, and the simple pleasures of life.
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The Little White Horse
When Maria Merryweather is orphaned and sent to live with her uncle in the countryside, she discovers a magical world filled with talking animals, hidden treasures, and mysterious secrets. Along with her loyal companion, a young stable boy named Robin, Maria sets out to unravel the mysteries of Moonacre Manor and restore peace and harmony to the land. This novel explores themes of nature, magic, and the power of love.
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The Children of Green Knowe
When young Toseland is sent to live with his great-grandmother at Green Knowe, a ancient house in the English countryside, he discovers a world of magic and mystery. Along with his new friends, the ghosts of three children who lived at Green Knowe centuries ago, Toseland sets out to uncover the secrets of the house and its inhabitants. This novel explores themes of history, nature, and the power of imagination.
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