Little Pollie: Or a Bunch of Violets

Published in 1885, 'Little Pollie: Or a Bunch of Violets' by Gertrude P. Dyer follows a ten-year-old flower seller named Pollie in 19th century London. As she sells violets to support her ailing mother, the story addresses themes of kindness, friendship, and the struggles of the impoverished, including child labor and the impact of alcoholism. Pollie's moral integrity shines through as she navigates her challenging environment, returning a mistakenly received shilling to a customer. This juvenile fiction highlights the social conditions of the time and the resilience of children in difficult circumstances.