Polly of Pebbly Pit - Lillian Elizabeth Roy - Bog

Polly of Pebbly Pit is a classic children's novel written by Lillian Elizabeth Roy. The story follows the adventures of Polly Brewster, a young girl who lives in the small mining town of Pebbly Pit. Polly is an orphan who lives with her grandfather, a former miner who now runs a small store. Despite their poverty, Polly is a happy and spirited girl who loves to explore the outdoors and make friends with the local animals.As the story unfolds, Polly becomes involved in a mystery surrounding the disappearance of a valuable diamond. With the help of her friends, including a mischievous monkey named Jocko and a wise old owl named Solomon, Polly sets out to solve the mystery and clear the name of an innocent man. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of determination.Polly of Pebbly Pit is a heartwarming tale that has captivated generations of readers. It is a timeless story of adventure and friendship that celebrates the resilience and spirit of children. With its vivid descriptions of life in a small mining town and its lovable cast of characters, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.""But goodness me, girl! If your father was as rich as all that, why would you care about wasting a doughnut? And look at your mother making her own butter and helping in housework! Anne says she even spins her own linen towels and knits your stockings. What under the sun would she work like that for, if she could afford to live better'n we do?"" cried Eleanor, incredulously.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.