About This Book
Eleanor H. Porter's classic novel, 'Pollyanna,' tells the story of an eleven-year-old orphan, Pollyanna Whittier, who is sent to live with her wealthy, stern Aunt Polly in a dispirited New England town. Pollyanna's unique philosophy, 'The Glad Game,' taught to her by her late father, involves finding something to be glad about in every circumstance, no matter how challenging. Through her sincere kindness and irrepressible optimism, Pollyanna slowly transforms her aunt's cold demeanor and brings joy and hope to the lives of many troubled townspeople. The book explores themes of resilience, empathy, and the power of positive thinking, even when Pollyanna faces her own profound physical challenge after an accident. It's a heartwarming tale about the ripple effect of one person's positive outlook.
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separation_from_parent
peril_danger
illness
Character Death
Discussion Prompts
1
What is 'The Glad Game'? Can you think of a time you played it, even without knowing it?
2
How does Pollyanna change the people in Beldingsville? What does this tell us about the power of kindness?
3
Pollyanna faces a very difficult challenge when she gets hurt. How does she eventually find something to be glad about even then?
4
Do you think it's always easy to be glad? What are some things that make it hard, and how can we try to find the good side?
5
How does Aunt Polly change throughout the story? What helps her to soften her heart?
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