Parents need to know that this book offers a philosophy of life that can have a big impact on younger children. Playing the Glad Game is worth a try for any family. Like other books of its time, it contains a few comments that are considered racist by modern standards: a maid is referred to as "Black Tilly," and there are comments to the effect that little boys from India are "heathens."
Positive messages:Some mild, casual racism (see Note), typical of the times in which the book was written. Pollyanna is a model of one positive way to deal with life.
Pollyanna is 11 years old when she comes to stay with her aunt Polly. Pollyanna is always very positive and respectful to everyone. the whole town loves her. Pollyanna tries to reunite her aunt with her former beau, who remains a mystery until the very end. the movie was spiced up with more romance between the characters. the book was great!
The movie and book pollyanna were amazing I love the way she gives a postitive attitude to everything.It taught me that there is always something to be glad about. This movie and or book is great to own beacuse it will bring you up when your down. And realy ariciate what you have in life