Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a classic American 1903 children's 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. Rebecca's joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. Wiggin wrote a sequel, New Chronicles of Rebecca.[1] Eric Wiggin, a great-nephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several Rebecca books, including a concluding story. The story was adapted for the theatrical stage and filmed three times, once with Shirley Temple in the title role.
Rebecca Randall is one of seven fatherless children, but is full of fun and strange ideas. She leaves her family at Sunnybrook Farm and goes to live with her two aunts in Riverboro.
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin: This heartwarming novel follows the journey of Rebecca Rowena Randall, an imaginative and spirited young girl sent to live with her two aunts in the village of Riverboro. Rebecca's charm, resilience, and optimism win over the hearts of the townspeople, and her adventures and misadventures bring joy and laughter to the readers. Kate Douglas Wiggin's delightful storytelling and endearing characters make "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" a timeless classic in children's literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm": Childhood Innocence: The novel captures the innocence and wonder of childhood, emphasizing the importance of imagination and creativity. Character Growth: As Rebecca navigates various challenges and experiences, her character undergoes growth and development, resonating with young readers. Community and Friendship: The story celebrates the importance of community support and the enduring bonds of friendship that enrich one's life. Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American author and educator born in 1856. She was an influential figure in the field of early childhood education and is best known for her children's literature. Wiggin's works often depicted the experiences and emotional lives of children, emphasizing themes of kindness, resilience, and the value of education. Her writing style, characterized by warmth and humor, continues to enchant readers of all ages.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a classic American 1903 children's 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. Rebecca's joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. Wiggin wrote a sequel, New Chronicles of Rebecca.[1] Eric Wiggin, a great-nephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several Rebecca books, including a concluding story. The story was adapted for the theatrical stage and filmed three times, once with Shirley Temple in the title role.
Shirley Temple did a lot to make Rebecca famous when she won the world's heart in the movie we all remember. But the story is more than Temple, the film, or our memory of it: this is the tale of the little showgirl who, sent to the country to live with prim and proper relatives, is forbidden to do anything, well, showy. But Rebecca has other ideas, of course, and you know she'll win over the hearts and minds of everyone who'll see her show. . . . Certainly she won over Jack London. In 1904 he wrote to Wiggin herself: -May I thank you for Rebecca. . . ? I would have quested the wide world over to make her mine, only I was born too long ago and she was born but yesterday.... Why could she not have been my daughter? Why couldn't it have been I who bought the three hundred cakes of soap? Why, O, why?- And Mark Twain, too: he described Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm as -beautiful and warm and satisfying.-
When Miranda and Jane kindly agreed to take in the daughter of a poor relation, they never expected Rebecca. Irrepressible and opinionated, Rebecca bursts into town like a bull in a china shop. She practically turns the sleepy town of Riverboro upside down. And happily, no one would have it any other way.
Eleven-year-old Rebecca Randall is quite a handful-and now she's leaving her beloved Sunnybrook Farm to live with her well-to-do elderly aunts and get an education. But they were expecting Rebecca's quiet, hard-working older sister instead. Rebecca's joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. Wiggin wrote a sequel, New Chronicles of Rebecca. Eric Wiggin, a great-nephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several Rebecca books, including a concluding story. The story was adapted for the theatrical stage and filmed three times, once with Shirley Temple in the title role.
