The stern Ms Polly’s household is disrupted when her orphaned niece comes to live with her. The endearing child is always ready to please, but doesn’t really believe in doing what her heart rejects. She brightens the serious household with her optimistic attitude, playing what she calls ‘just being glad’ game. Always smiling and helpful, Pollyanna touches the lives of many people in the neighbourhood – teaching them a new way to live. Pollyanna is a story which emphasizes there is always something to be glad about in life, only if one really looks for it.