Publisher's Synopsis
Polly of Pebbly Pit is a classic children's novel written by Lillian Elizabeth Roy. The story revolves around Polly Brewster, a young girl who lives with her parents in a small mining town called Pebbly Pit. Polly's father is a miner and her mother is a homemaker. Polly is a cheerful and adventurous girl who loves exploring the countryside around her home.One day, Polly discovers a secret cave while exploring the hills. She finds a hidden treasure inside the cave and decides to keep it a secret. However, her secret is soon discovered by her friend Jasper, who is the son of the local storekeeper. Jasper helps Polly keep her secret and the two children become close friends.As Polly grows up, she faces many challenges and adventures. She learns about the importance of honesty, loyalty, and perseverance. She also learns about the value of true friendship and the power of forgiveness.Polly of Pebbly Pit is a heartwarming and inspiring story that teaches children important life lessons in a fun and engaging way. It is a timeless classic that has been loved by generations of readers.""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.