Miss Polly

Pollyanna

by Eleanor H. PORTER (1868 - 1920)

Pollyanna tells the story of Pollyanna Whittier, a young girl who goes to live with her wealthy Aunt Polly after her father's death. Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers around what she calls "The Glad Game": she always tries to find something to be glad about in every situation, and to always do without delay whatever she thinks is right. With this philosophy, and her own sunny personality, she brings so much gladness to her aunt's dispirited New England town that she transforms it into a pleasant, healthy place to live. Eventually, however, even Pollyanna's robust optimism is put to the test when she loses the use of her legs in an accident. (written by Mary Anderson)

Listen next episodes of Pollyanna:
A Door Ajar , A New Uncle , A Question is Answered , A Question of Duty , A Red Rose and a Lace Shawl , A Surprise for Mrs. Snow , A Waiting Game , An Accident , Before the Ladies Aide , Dr. Chilton , In Pendleton Woods , Introducing Jimmy , Jimmy Takes the Helm , John Pendleton , Just a Matter of Jelly , "Just Like a Book" , Old Tom and Nancy , Pollyanna and Punishments , Pollyanna Pays a Visit , Prisms , Sermons and Woodboxes , The Coming of Pollyanna , The Game , The Game and It's Players , The Little Attic Room , Through an Open Window , Two Visits , Which is a Letter From Pollyanna , Which is More Surprising , Which is Somewhat Surprising , Which Tells of the Man