Charming Novels of Classic Heroines
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Featuring the youthful adventures of some of fiction's most beloved heroines, this collection—which includes
,
,
,
, and
—proves that, while growing up can be hard, the right attitude makes anything and everything possible.
Though the young ladies in these stories hail from all over the world and all walks of life, they share a common truth: In an ever changing world, the journey from childhood to adulthood can be full of challenges, especially for girls. But as Pollyanna finds happiness in every situation, Mary Lennox coaxes her garden to thrive, the March sisters navigate the pitfalls of love and loss, Anne Shirley conquers the hearts of Avonlea, and Rebecca Randall inspires her family with joy, each iconic character changes her life—and the lives of everyone around them—for the better with hopeful, persistent optimism.
The inspiration for numerous treasured film and TV adaptations, including Netflix's
, these timeless tales have captured the imaginations and hearts of generations of readers. Now collected in one delightful volume, these classic children's novels will charm and enchant as their spirited heroines embark on the eye-opening adventure of growing up.
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About Eleanor H. Porter
Eleanor H. Porter (1868–1920) was an American novelist. Best remembered for the enduring classic
, Porter authored many children’s novels, adventure stories, and romances.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was an English author and playwright best remembered for her children’s stories, including
,
, and
.
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Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American author best known for her novel
. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, she was educated by her father, the transcendentalist Bronson Alcott, as well as by family friends Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. She was a Union Army nurse in the Civil War and published sensationalist novels under the nom de plume A. M. Barnard before finding lasting success as a children’s author with
and its three sequels.
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L. M. Montgomery
L. M. Montgomery (1874–1942) published her first short story at age fifteen. Her debut novel,
, was an immediate success and allowed Montgomery to leave her career as a schoolteacher and devote herself to writing. She went on to publish seven sequels starring Anne Shirley and numerous other novels, short stories, and essays.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin
Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856–1923) was an American educator, author, and advocate who is best known for writing
. After graduating from kindergarten-teacher training in Santa Barbara, Wiggins moved to San Francisco, where she founded the first free kindergarten on Silver Street in 1878.
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