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Eleanor H. Porter
Eleanor Emily Hodgman Porter (December 19, 1868 – May 21, 1920) was an American novelist, most known for Pollyanna (1913) and Just David (1916).
Porter wrote mainly children's literature, adventure stories, and romance fiction. Her most famous novel is Pollyanna (1913), followed by a sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up (1915).
Her adult novels include The Turn of the Tide (1908), The Road to Understanding (1917), Oh Money! Money! (1918), Dawn (1919), Keith's Dark Tower (1919), Mary Marie (1920) and Sister Sue (1921); her short-story collections include Across the Years (c. 1919), Money, Love and Kate (1923), and Little Pardner (1926).
Porter achieved considerable commercial success: Pollyanna ranked eighth among best-selling novels in the United States during 1913, second during 1914, and fourth during 1915 (with 47 printings between 1915 and 1920); Just David ranked third in 1916; The Road to Understanding ranked fourth in 1917; and Oh Money! Money! ranked fifth in 1918.
Books by Eleanor H. Porter
Pollyanna
This is a timeless classic expressing the universal message that every aspect of life should be looked at in a positive way. It follows the actions of its protagonist, eleven-year old Pollyanna who goes to live with her stern Aunty Polly, where she f...
Just David
Just David is a 1916 children's novel by Eleanor H. Porter. It was among the top six bestsellers in cities across the United States in 1916, and in July 1916 it was the second bestselling novel. Originally published by Houghton Mifflin, it tells th...
The Turn Of The Tide
"What a joy! How exciting!" Margret Kendall returned home, to her loving and equally beloved mother's arms after 4 years in the slums of New York City- where she endured unimaginable hardships. This hardship made the naturally brilliant nine-years-ol...
Pollyanna Grows Up
Pollyanna, now cured of her crippling spinal injury, and able to walk again, goes to live in Boston with Mrs. Carew, a heart-broken woman searching for her lost nephew. Her Aunt Polly goes abroad with her new Uncle, Dr. Chilton. While in Boston, Poll...
Miss Billy
In Eleanor H. Porter's delightful novel, we encounter Miss Billy, an 18-year-old orphan who embarks on a unique journey of self-discovery and connection. After losing her parents, Billy seeks refuge with her namesake, Mr. William Henshaw, a man she b...
Oh, Money! Money!
Mr. Stanley Fulton, a wealthy man with no immediate family, decides to test the character of his distant cousins. He anonymously distributes large sums of money to each of them, observing their reactions and choices. The novel follows Fulton as he...
Miss Billy's Decision
In 'Miss Billy's Decision,' Eleanor H. Porter continues the tale of Miss Billy and Bertram, whose engagement was established in the previous book. This novel delves into the complexities of their relationship, as they navigate potential misunderstand...
Miss Billy Married
This book is a sequel to Miss Billy and Miss Billy's Decision and tells the story of Bertram and Billy's marriage. The book explores the challenges and joys of married life, and the couple must navigate misunderstandings and heartache in order to fin...
Dawn
Dawn is a moving and inspiring novel about a young man who is going blind. Keith Burton is a bright and ambitious young man, but his world is turned upside down when he is diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease. As Keith's sight slowly fails, he s...
Mary Marie
Mary Marie, a young girl, navigates the emotional upheaval of her parents' divorce. She juggles two separate lives, grappling with the complexities of her parents' fractured relationship. Through her own experiences, Mary Marie comes to understand th...
Road to Understanding
Eleanor H. Porter's *Road to Understanding* is a poignant tale exploring the complexities of family dynamics, societal pressures, and the search for self-identity. The story revolves around Burke and Helen Denby, a couple whose marriage was built on...
Across The Years
Across the Years is a collection of eighteen short stories by Eleanor H. Porter, the author of Pollyanna. These stories explore the complexities of human relationships and the various stages of life, from the hopeful dreams of youth to the bitterswee...
Cross Currents
Eleanor H. Porter's "Cross Currents" tells the poignant tale of Margaret, a young girl thrust into a world of hardship and uncertainty after a tragic accident separates her from her mother in New York City. The story delves into the harsh realities f...
Money, Love and Kate Together with the Story of a Nickel
This novel explores the complexities of love, marriage, and the influence of wealth. John Newcomb, a man of good character, finds himself in a situation where he inherits a substantial fortune upon marriage. He navigates the challenges of finding a g...