Eleanor H. Porter was an American writer best known for writing books for children and romantic fiction. Porter's most famous novel is Pollyanna which is a classic in children's literature. The title character's name has become synonymous for someone who is always optimistic. The book has been adapted into film many different times.Pollyanna Grows Up is the sequel novel to Pollyanna. In this book Polly meets new friends as she teaches the "glad game" to them.