Pollyanna (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

<p><strong>Pollyanna Whittier is a young orphan who goes to live in Beldingsville Vermont with her wealthy but stern Aunt Polly who does not want to take in Pollyanna but feels it is her duty to her late sister.</strong> Pollyanna has an optimistic and positive attitude finding something to be glad about in every situation no matter how bleak it may be. Pollyanna infectious attitude transforms the people around her but her optimism is put to the test when the unthinkable happens.</p><p><em>Pollyanna</em> is a best-selling 1913 novel by Eleanor H. Porter that is now considered a classic of children's literature with the title character's name becoming a popular term for someone with the same very optimistic outlook. Also the subconscious bias towards the positive is often described as the Pollyanna principle. <em>Pollyanna</em> has been adapted for film several times including Disney's 1960 version starring child actress Hayley Mills who won a special Oscar for the role.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.</p><p><br></p>