Books like Pollyanna Grows Up by Eleanor Hodgman Porter
Pollyanna Grows Up, part of the classic juvenile fiction series, continues the story of its optimistic heroine into adulthood. After a tragic fall leaves her paralyzed, the novel chronicles her physical healing and her travels through Europe. Even beyond her renewed mobility, Pollyanna must grapple with evolving relationships, family responsibilities, and the bittersweet realities of growing up while maintaining the spirited outlook that defines her character.
Set against American and European backdrops, the book explores themes of conduct of life, friendship, and family, emphasizing how a child’s optimism can be tested by adulthood’s challenges.
First publish date: 1915
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Eleanor Hodgman Porter
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