Pollyanna Grows Up - Eleanor H. Porter

Anyone out there who read the Pollyanna story as a child or had that read to them will find this book every bit as entrancing. There is this daft notion amongst some adults that you can only read childrens books to children and not just for your own escapist pleasure. Nonsense! Whilst not an outright cure for all the woes of this world, a childrens book can often reach the parts no other book can reach, in a nice easy flowing, easy going way. I've not been writing for quite a while, y'know, one thing and another etc., as a result, I had loads of time on my hands and little to occupy me. One of my problems made it very hard to concentrate on ...  Read the complete review

After just writing an opinion on Pollyanna I have to be careful not to reveal too much information, which will give away the ending of that book. I bought this book when purchasing Pollyanna. I used to love the film and always wondered what happened to that cheerful little girl so I decided I would find out. This book continues Pollyannas Life from when she arrives back from the Sanatorium with her crippled legs cured. The whole town welcome her back with open arms and the story begins. Life has changed in Beldingsville. Jimmy Bean is know Jimmy Pendelton after been adopted by John Pendleton. Mrs Snow is a lot more cheerful and Aunt Polly is in love. Della ...  Read the complete review