"It’s funny how dogs and cats know the insides of folks better than other folks do, isn’t it?" Pollyanna was written by Eleanor H. Porter, who was best known in the genre of children’s literature and adventure stories. Pollyanna, the eponymous heroine of the novel is an orphan who lives with her aunt in New England. Pollyanna’s positivity affects everyone she meets and she spreads joy and love wherever she goes. However, when tragedy strikes, Pollyanna’s optimistic attitude is severely tested, until she learns to find happiness again. Pollyanna is ranked among the best-selling novels and has stood the test of time as it finds a place among the most loved children’s stories.