Eleanor Porter

On the verge of womanhood, Pollyanna's philosophy of gladness is put to the test when Dr. Chilton dies and Aunt Polly falls on hard times.

Pollyanna Grows Up

Can she save herself from a witch's fate? Martha is a feisty and articulate young woman, the daughter of a wheelwright, living in a Herefordshire village in Elizabethan England. With no mother Martha's life is spent running her father's meagre household and helping out at the local school whilst longing to escape the confines and small-mindedness of a community driven by religious bigotry and poverty. As she is able to read and is well-versed in herbal remedies she is suspected of being a witch. When a landslip occurs - opening up a huge chasm in the centre of the village - she is blamed for it and pursued remorselessly by the villagers. But can her own wits and the love of local stablehand Jacob save her from a witch's persecution and death... A brilliant and accomplished novel that perfectly captures the febrile atmosphere of Elizabethan village life in an age when suspicion and superstition were rife. Perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier. Praise for The Wheelwright's Daughter: 'It's a gripping story and such accomplished writing. I really enjoyed every moment of working on it.' Yvonne Holland, editor of Philippa Gregory and Tracy Chevalier

A brand new historical fiction debut

The Wheelwright's Daughter

Pollyanna. Ediz. integrale

Ahora que la joven Pollyanna Whittier se ha quedado huerfana, debera mudarse a una pequena ciudad de Nueva Inglaterra con su severa tia Polly, cuyo caracter arisco no sera un inconveniente para el optimismo de Pollyanna, que contagiara de alegria a todos, incluso a los lectores.

Pollyanna

Miss Polly Harrington entered her kitchen a little hurriedly this June morning. Miss Polly did not usually make hurried movements; she specially prided herself on her repose of manner. But to-day she was hurrying-actually hurrying.Nancy, washing dishes at the sink, looked up in surprise. Nancy had been working in Miss Polly's kitchen only two months, but already she knew that her mistress did not usually hurry."Nancy!""Yes, ma'am." Nancy answered cheerfully, but she still continued wiping the pitcher in her hand."Nancy,"-Miss Polly's voice was very stern now-"when I'm talking to you, I wish you to stop your work and listen to what I have to say."

(Eleanor H. Porter Classics Collection)

Mary Abbott

A Journey of Discovery which Traces the History of a Cotswold Farming Family Back to the 14th Century

Yeomen of the Cotswolds

Where will her loyalty lead her? Once accused of witchcraft Martha Spicer is now free from the shadow of the gallows and lives a safe and happy life with her husband, Jacob. But when Jacob heads north to accompany his master, he warns Martha to keep her healing gifts a secret, to keep herself safe, to be a good wife. Martha loves Jacob but without him there to protect her, she soon comes under the suspicious eye of the wicked Steward Boult, who’s heard of her talent and forces her to attend to him. If she refuses, he promises to destroy the good life she has built for herself with Jacob. Desperate and alone, Martha faces a terrible decision: stay and be beholden to Boult or journey north to find Jacob who is reported to have been killed.. The road ahead is filled with danger, but also the promise of a brighter future. And where her gifts once threatened to be her downfall, might they now be the very thing that sets Martha free...? The brilliant follow-up to Eleanor Porter's first novel of love, betrayal, superstition and fear in Elizabethan England. A story of female courage, ingenuity and determination, this is perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier. Praise for The Wheelwright's Daughter: 'It's a gripping story and such accomplished writing. I really enjoyed every moment of working on it.' Yvonne Holland, editor of Philippa Gregory and Tracy Chevalier 'A brilliant debut novel' 'An interesting read and an impressive debut novel' 'A wonderfully written story' 'A skilfully crafted story of love, betrayal, superstition and fear in 16th century England.' 'This is a story of courage, trust, betrayal and love.' 'A great historical novel I loved.'

A historical tale of love, alchemy, courage and change

The Good Wife

Although Eleanor Porter’s Pollyanna is widely considered a classic of children’s literature. Pollyanna is a kind novel advocating an optimistic outlook, which is summarized in a famous quote ‘When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will’. Pollyanna, a young orphan, is living with her stern aunt, who is taking care of her out of ‘sense of duty’. Under any circumstances Pollyanna prefers to see only their best side, taking joy in simplest things, she affects everyone around her. Hence a popular term ‘Pollyannaism’, or the Pollyanna Principle, a subconscious bias towards the positive. The tale of Pollyanna will undoubtedly infect the reader with cheer and gladness. Pretty illustrations by Nataliia Gerasimenko provide you with new impressions from reading this legendary story.

Pollyanna. Illustrated edition

Pollyanna cresce

A. Vaccari

Family! Friendship! Gladness! Drama! She's a ray of sunshine. Pollyanna encourages everyone she meets to find something to be glad about in every situation, however dark things may seem. Her approach to life brings happiness to all, but when something terrible happens to her will Pollyanna be able to follow her own advice? Oxford Children's Classics present not only the original and unabridged story of Pollyanna in a beautiful new edition, but also help you to discover a whole world of new adventures with a vast assortment of recommendations and activities.

Oxford Children's Classics: Pollyanna

Eleanor Porter was a highly successful early twentieth century American author, with books among the top ten best sellers in each year from 1913 to 1918. "Just David," "Pollyanna" and "Pollyanna Grows Up" are her best known works. This engaging trilogy of children's novels will foster an independent, positive attitude.

JUST DAVID, POLLYANNA and POLLYANNA GROWS UP

Eleanor H. Porter's 1913 classic is combined with its 1915 sequel in a single volume, with comfortable 14-point type and the original black-and-white illustrations by Stockton Mulford and H. Weston Taylor. Pollyanna is orphaned and moves in with her strict, duty-bound aunt. Pollyanna's intentional and contagious gladness spreads through the entire town, but it has no effect on Aunt Polly--until something happens that endangers Pollyanna's own ability to "just be glad." In the included sequel, Pollyanna goes to Boston to stay with a wealthy widow whose only nephew has been missing for eight years. Ruth Carew is a bitter, lonely woman who has given up on the search--until Pollyanna moves in with her. Can Pollyanna help Mrs. Carew find her lost nephew, or at least learn to enjoy life even in his absence?

Pollyanna and Pollyanna Grows Up

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