When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, she not only manages to spread her perpetural cheerfulness and optimism among the miserable people of the town, she also transforms the life of her lonely aunt. But dark times come, and the once-optimistic and courageous little girl needs to find a way to regain her past happiness. Translated into several languages since its original publication in 1913, Pollyanna was made into a Broadway play and a popular motion picture starring Hayley Mills. One of the best-loved stories for children of all time, it will inspire readers for years to come.