Captian Marryat

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Texas

Complete and Unabridged

As soon as Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she begins to brighten up everybody's life. The 'glad game' she plays, of finding a silver lining in every cloud, transforms the sick, the lonely and the plain miserable - until one day something so terrible happens that even Pollyanna doesn't know how ot feel glad about it.

Pollyanna

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When Jacob Armitage, a local verderer, hears that Parliamentary soldiers looking for King Charles I are planning to burn down the home of the Beverley orphans he saves the children and rears them as his own grandchildren in a small cottage in the woods. But can aristocratic children, used to being served, learn to survive as simple foresters?

This story was one of the first historical novels written for younger readers and has endured until today. Its classic themes of chivalry and bravery and the examples the children set are sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

This edition features the gorgeous illustrations of Paul hardy throughout to add extra charm to an already incredible tale.

Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction

Format - Paperback

Condition - Like New

Listed - A year ago

Views - 21

Wishes - 1

Ships From - Texas

Est. Publication Date - Oct 1994

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