"The Turn of the Tide" is a 1908 romance novel by Eleanor Emily Hodgman Porter, an American novelist, mostly known for her novels Pollyanna and Just David. Being mostly famous for children prose her romance novels, often full of exciting adventures, like "The Turn of the Tide", were also a great success.

Pollyanna is a best-selling novel by Eleanor H. Porter that is now considered a classic of children's literature, with the title character's name becoming a popular term for someone with the same very optimistic outlook. Pollyanna has been adapted for film several times. Some of the best known are Disney's 1960 version starring child actress Hayley Mills, who won a special Oscar for the role, and the 1920 version starring Mary Pickford. The book was such a success that Porter soon produced a sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up (1915). The sequel Pollyanna Grows Up is the only one written by Porter...

Pollyanna is a best-selling novel by Eleanor H. Porter that is now considered a classic of children's literature, with the title character's name becoming a popular term for someone with the same very optimistic outlook. Pollyanna has been adapted for film several times. Some of the best known are Disney's 1960 version starring child actress Hayley Mills, who won a special Oscar for the role, and the 1920 version starring Mary Pickford. The book was such a success that Porter soon produced a sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up (1915). The sequel Pollyanna Grows Up is the only one written by Porter...

In Eleanor H. Porter's novel 'Pollyanna,' the reader is introduced to a young orphan girl named Pollyanna who possesses an unyielding optimism that influences the lives of those around her. The narrative style is simple yet powerful, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The book explores themes of positivity, kindness, and the impact of perspective on one's outlook on life. Set in a quaint New England town, the story unfolds with heartwarming tales of human connection and the power of positivity in the face of adversity. Porter's writing is reflective of the sentimental literature...

Eleanor H. Porters 'Pollyanna' ist ein klassisches Werk der Kinderliteratur aus dem frühen 20. Jahrhundert, das die Geschichte eines elfjährigen Mädchens erzählt. Pollyanna Whittier, Protagonistin des Romans, zieht nach dem Tod ihres Vaters zu ihrer Tante Polly. In einer Welt, geprägt von Entbehrungen und Verlusten, verbreitet Pollyannas unerschütterlicher Optimismus und ihr berühmtes "Freudespiel" Licht und Freude. Der erzählerische Stil von Porter ist von einer lebendigen, fesselnden Einfachheit geprägt, die tiefgründige Themen der Resilienz und des Mitgefühls beleuchtet und...