When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, she not only manages to spread her perpetual cheerfulness and optimism among the miserable people of the town, she also transforms the life of her lonely relative. Pollyanna was made into a Broadway play and a popular motion picture.
Anne of Avonlea by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery The spirited redhead returns in this sequel to Anne of Green Gables. Now she's the schoolma'am in the same place where she was a student, determined to win the respect and affection of her students.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin When two unmarried aunts kindly agree to take in their poor relation, they find that young Rebecca Randall is more than they bargained for. The opinionated youngster is definitely a handful!
Heidi by Johanna Spyri Heartwarming tale of a cheerful orphan who transforms the lives of those closest to her when she is sent to live with her hermit-like grandfather high in the Swiss Alps.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Timeless, heartwarming tale of the four March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy — and their home life, loves, and adventures during the Civil War era. Complete and unabridged.
