
POLLYANNA GROWS UP
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
"GAME!"
CHAPTER I - DELLA SPEAKS HER MIND
CHAPTER II - SOME OLD FRIENDS
"DELLA WETHERBY."
CHAPTER III - A DOSE OF POLLYANNA
"LOVE FOLKS!"
"RUTH."
CHAPTER IV - THE GAME AND MRS. CAREW
In this gentle sequel, the reader is drawn into the bustling home of the Carew sisters, where Della Wetherby bursts onto the scene with lively optimism that clashes with her older sister Ruth’s lingering melancholy. Della’s bright spirit challenges Ruth’s entrenched bitterness, especially as the sisters grapple with the lingering mystery of a lost love named Jamie. Their banter, tinged with affection and frustration, sets the stage for a heartfelt exploration of how grief can both imprison and motivate.
As the story unfolds, Della’s determination to breathe life back into the stale atmosphere spurs both women to reconsider what it means to move forward. The narrative balances witty dialogue with tender moments, inviting listeners to reflect on the power of hope amid lingering sorrow. It’s a warm, character‑driven tale that captures the complexities of adult life while hinting at the transformative journeys that lie ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (408K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1868–1920
Best known for creating Pollyanna, she wrote stories whose cheerfulness and emotional warmth made her one of the most popular American novelists of her day. Before turning to fiction, she trained seriously as a singer, and that sense of feeling and performance carries through her work.
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