Harriet Lummis Smith

Harriet Lummis Smith was an American author and educator born in the late 19th century, known for her engaging writings that often emphasized themes of nature and the human experience. Her work captures the essence of her time, reflecting a deep appreciation for the world around her and a commitment to nurturing the minds of young readers. As a dedicated teacher, Smith inspired countless students through her passion for literature and her belief in the power of storytelling to illuminate life’s lessons.

If you're intrigued by her unique perspective and heartfelt narratives, we invite you to delve into her works available in the app. Smith's writings offer a window into her world, filled with thoughtful observations and a gentle sense of wonder that resonates with readers of all ages. Explore her literary contributions and let her words inspire your own journey.

The Girls of Friendly Terrace (or Peggy Raymond's Success)

Read by Daryl Wor


Harriet Lummis Smith



Peggy Raymond and her friends, Amy, Priscilla and Ruth, encounter a new neighbour, Elaine, and her family. While Peggy, in her usual cheerfu…

Pollyanna of the Orange Blossoms

Read by Claire Schreuder


Harriet Lummis Smith



Pollyanna marries sweetheart Jimmy Pendleton, and together they move to start their married life in Boston. The book follows their many adve…

Peggy Raymond's Vacation (or Friendly Terrace Transplanted)

Read by Daryl Wor


Harriet Lummis Smith



Sequel to The Girls of Friendly Terrace (or Peggy Raymond's Success). As the summer opens the girls fan themselves on the porch, wishing for…

Peggy Raymond's School Days (or Old Girls And New)

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Harriet Lummis Smith



Published in 1916, this third installment with The Friendly Terrace girls places them in The Girl’s High School, with an array of new charac…

Peggy Raymond's Way (or Blossom Time At Friendly Terrace)

Read by Daryl Wor


Harriet Lummis Smith



In this fifth and (as far as is known) final volume of Peggy Raymond and her Friendly Terrace entourage, we find the Girls winding down from…

The Friendly Terrace Quartette (or Peggy Raymond At The Poplars)

Read by Daryl Wor


Harriet Lummis Smith



The Friendly Terrace Quartette (or Peggy Raymond At The Poplars) published in 1920, finds Peggy and her friends preparing for The Great War.…

Pollyanna's Jewels

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Harriet Lummis Smith



In this fourth "Glad Book", Pollyanna returns to her public, no longer the young bride struggling with the problems of housekeepin…

Pollyanna's Debt of Honor

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Harriet Lummis Smith



This is the fifth Pollyanna Glad Book. Pollyanna is kept busy teaching her famous "glad game" to others and thus spreading her own…