Eleanor H. Porter

Pollyanna's eternal optimism has made her one of the most beloved characters in American literature. First published in 1913, her story spawned the formation of "Glad" clubs all over the country, devoted to playing Pollyanna's famous game. Pollyanna has since sold over one million copies, been translated into several languages, and has become both a Broadway play and a Disney motion picture.

The sequel to Pollyanna finds the effervescent orphan on the verge of womanhood. Her crippled legs cured, Pollyanna takes her glad heart to cheer new friends in Boston before travelling to Europe with Aunt Polly and Dr Chilton. But growing up brings sorrows as well as joys, and when she returns after six years, with Dr Chilton dead and Aunt Polly fallen on hard times, even Pollyanna has trouble maintaining her usual cheerful outlook.

Единайсетгодишната Полиана остава без родители и се премества да живее при леля си Поли. В новия си дом тя бързо успява да зарази всички с една игра, според която винаги можеш да откриеш причина за радост. А когато самата Полиана - момичето, което носи щастие - най-много се нуждае от мъничко радост, тогава нейната собствена игра дава чудодейни плодове...