After returning home from my moms funeral i had started two other books but was struggling. Jeremiah cobb was favoring the horses as much as possible, yet never losing sight of the fact that he carried the mail. Kate douglas wiggin wrote childrens books to finance the school she started in the slums of san francisco in 1878. With her family in financial difficulties, rebecca is sent to live with her two strict, unfeeling aunts, who do not appreciate the young girls charm and energy. Young readers can identify with rebecca rowena randall because she is not the completely perfect, idealized child of. This book is a adaption of the classic book rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin. Rebeccas father has been dead for three years and her mother is unable to cope with the financial burden of raising seven children. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm audiobook by kate douglas wiggin. Choose the part of rebecca of sunnybrook farm which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. Anyway, im very glad to have finally met rebecca and learned her story. Picture of the first edition title page for rebecca of sunnybrook farms. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin, paperback.
Rebeccas father has been dead for three years and her mother is unable. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a childrens novel written by kate douglas wiggin, published in 1903. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm recalls a sweeter, more innocent and trusting time in our history. From the publisher from its first appearance in 1903, rebecca of sunnybrook farm has delighted generations of readers with its lively portrait of young rebecca rowena randall, who lived on a farm called sunnybrook. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Kate douglas wiggin 18561923 was an american author, scholar, and songwriter. Jul 15, 2003 rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin, 9780486428451, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Her first book was published in 1883, and by 1887 she had become a popular success. The back dust jacket flap of rebecca of sunnybrook farms is blank. Precocious, curious, and full of creative energy, rebecca isnt quite ready to be tamed yet. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a delightful childrens novel by kate douglas wiggin that tells the story of rebecca rowena randall and her two stern aunts in the village of riverboro, maine rebeccas family has fallen upon hard times, and the story opens with her leaving her childhood home to live with her two aunts miranda and jane sawyer.
Rebecca must make new friends and must adjust to surroundings that are sometimes difficult. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Today she is best known for rebecca of sunnybrook farm. I loved it then how i wished for a pink parasol like rebecca s. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm version 2 dramatic reading kate douglas wiggin 1856. Pdf rebecca of sunnybrook farm book by kate douglas wiggin. Author jack london wrote kate douglas wiggin a letter about her classic rebecca of sunnybrook farm from the headquarters of the first japanese army in manchuria in. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin free ebook. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm 9781555760465 by kate douglas wiggin. The first edition of the novel was published in 1903, and was written by kate douglas wiggin. Eric wiggin, a greatnephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several rebecca books, including a concluding story. The indomitable 10yearold rebecca has been sent away from her home at sunnybrook farm to live with her two spinster aunts in the quiet town of riverboro in order to be brought up as a proper little lady.
She devoted her adult life to the welfare of children and worked closely with her sister, nora a. With shirley temple, randolph scott, jack haley, gloria stuart. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm, by kate douglas wiggin. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a classic american 1903 childrens novel by kate douglas wiggin that tells the story of rebecca rowena randall and her aunts, one stern and one kind, in the fictional village of riverboro, maine. The adapter eliza gatewood warren did do a good job of retelling the story in a more brief and concise manner, so younger readers can follow along better. A lifelong advocate of innovations in childrens education, she set up and ran the first free kindergarten in california for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Rebecca s family has fallen upon hard times, and the story opens with her leaving her childhood home to live with her two aunts miranda and jane sawyer. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm version 2 dramatic reading kate douglas wiggin 1856 1923 when tenyearold rebecca randall arrives at her aunts brick house in riverboro, she is not exactly welcomed with the open arms one would hope for. Why is it necessary for rebecca to leave her family and live with her aunts in. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a popular book by kate douglas wiggin. There is a reason why a book becomes a classic and rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a clear example. Ed tadiello talkative, tenyearold rebecca goes to live with her spinster aunts, one harsh and demanding, the other soft and sentimental, with whom she. Wiggin and kate douglas smith wiggin apr 1, 1994 2. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin to my mother her eyes as stars of twilight fair.
Rebecca of sunnybrook farm, first edition abebooks. The primary appeal of rebecca of sunnybrook farm is its lively plot, which holds the attention of readers of all ages. Pdf rebecca of sunnybrook farm book by kate douglas. Rebecca s joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I first read this book when i was seven, which was over forty years ago. Trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us.
Well written, morally sound, with a spirited and compassionate main character, this story will take you back to simpler times when values where different and respect a must. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin first. I chose to read this book because ive always heard so much about it. Definitely a mustread for fans of lm montgomerys anne series. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin 1903. Though her aunts are determined to mold her into a proper young lady, the irrepressible rebecca soon turns the lives of the. With mary pickford, eugene obrien, helen jerome eddy, charles ogle. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a delightful childrens novel by kate douglas wiggin which tells the.
Maybe it was sold as a girls book, or maybe it just never fell in my path. The old stage coach was rumbling along the dusty road that runs from maplewood to riverboro. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm audiobook by kate douglas. But all things else about her drawn from maytime and the cheerful dawn.
Young readers can identify with rebecca rowena randall because she is not the completely perfect, idealized child of many early twentiethcentury young adult novels. Published in 1903, rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate wiggin douglas is a classic american novel. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm kate douglas wiggin, 1903 240 pp. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm book series thriftbooks. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas smith wiggin. Within each chapter you will find a preparation containing key words, necessary words, and people with the sound and word position within this sentence. Rebeccas uncle harry leaves her with aunt miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. Jeremiah cobb was favoring the horses as much as possible, yet never.
Ed tadiello talkative, tenyearold rebecca goes to live with her spinster aunts, one harsh and demanding, the other soft and sentimental, with whom she spends seven difficult but rewarding years growing up. Im a 68yearold male who never read rebecca of sunnybrook farm growing up. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm free pdf, djvu, doc, fb2. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin in djvu, doc, fb2 download ebook.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Read rebecca of sunnybrook farm, free online version of the book by kate douglas wiggin, on. Rebeccas joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm summary the primary appeal of rebecca of sunnybrook farm is its lively plot, which holds the attention of readers of all ages. Find the complete rebecca of sunnybrook farm book series by eric e. Book rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas smith wiggin. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm opens with elevenyearold rebecca rowena randalls journey by stagecoach from her familys farm to her aunts house in the maine village of riverboro. When tenyearold rebecca randall comes to live with flinty aunt miranda and her sentimental sister jane in a small town in maine, they expect. A dancing shape, an image gay, to haunt, to startle, and waylay. Shirley temple did a lot to make rebecca famous when. I loved it then how i wished for a pink parasol like rebeccas.
This book was converted into films and theater productions in the 1920s. Jul 21, 2017 published in 1903, rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate wiggin douglas is a classic american novel. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin, 9780486428451, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a classic american 1903 childrens novel by kate douglas wiggin that tells the story of rebecca rowena randall and her aunts miranda and jane sawyer one stern and one kind, in the fictional village of riverboro, maine. The screenplay by don ettlinger and karl tunberg is loosely based on kate douglas wiggins 1903 novel rebecca of sunnybrook farm. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas smith wiggin free.
Free download or read online rebecca of sunnybrook farm pdf epub book. But the publication of rebecca of sunnybrook farm in 1903 won her major acclaim both here and in. Summary in this 1903 childrens classic, 10yearold rebecca, energetic, highspirited, and full of mischief, goes to live with her spinster aunts, one harsh and demanding, the other soft and sentimental, and spends seven difficult but rewarding years growing up in their company. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Her most popular book, kate douglas wiggins was a writer and educator. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm wordsworth childrens classics. But neighbor anthony kent is a talent scout who secretly set it up for her to broadcast. We are seven of rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 184 pages and is available in hardcover format. How to discuss a book helpful discussion tips generic discussion questionsfiction and nonfiction readthinktalk a guided reading chart also consider these litlovers talking points to help get a discussion started for rebecca of sunnybrook farm. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a delightful childrens novel by kate douglas wiggin that tells the story of rebecca rowena randall and her two stern aunts in the village of riverboro, maine. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Picture of the first edition houghton mifflin company boards for rebecca of sunnybrook farms. The day was as warm as midsummer, though it was only the middle of may, and mr.
Social life and customs, older women, aunts, girls, fiction. Discussion questions use our litlovers book club resources. As the book opens, tenyearold rebecca randall is traveling from temperance through maplewood back to riverboro to stay with her mothers. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin goodreads. Read rebecca of sunnybrook farm online, free books by kate. Wiggin, kate douglas smith wiggin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kate douglas smith wiggin a simplified retelling of rebeccas adventures after she leaves her home at sunnybrook farm to go live in town with her spinster aunts, one harsh and demanding, the other soft and sentimental. The rebecca of sunnybrook farm book series by eric e. Kate douglas wiggin september 28, 1856august 24, 1923 was an american educator and author of childrens stories, most notably the classic childrens novel rebecca of sunnybrook farm. A perpetual favorite and considered a classic of american childrens literature, the book also captures a period in american history that is long past, making it a charming bit of time travel for modern readers. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin in djvu, doc, fb2 download e book. When rebecca rowena randall is sent to live with her spinster.
Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a 1938 american musical comedy film directed by allan dwan and starring shirley temple, randolph scott, and bill robinson. Free download of rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin. M4b audio book 112mb download cover art download cd case insert. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggins nook. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are. Rebecca s uncle harry leaves her with aunt miranda who forbids her to associate with show people.
Main ideas in rebecca of sunnybrook farm pen and the pad. Kate douglas wiggin 1856 1923 rebecca goes to live with her two stern aunts in a village in maine. Kate douglas wiggins rebecca of sunnybrook farm consists of 31 parts for ease of reading. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a classic american 1903 childrens novel by kate douglas.
1255 816 836 280 617 868 452 928 174 530 39 1216 792 1262 755 441 448 779 1488 1555 296 880 630 645 1308 296 1501 447 630 1492 1444 523 1327 162 804 851 544