The paperback of the rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas. Her first book was published in 1883, and by 1887 she had become a popular success. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a 1938 american musical comedy film directed by allan dwan and starring shirley temple, randolph scott, and bill robinson. We are seven of rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin. Social life and customs, older women, aunts, girls, fiction. The rebecca of sunnybrook farm book series by eric e. Rebecca s joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. There is a reason why a book becomes a classic and rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a clear example. 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. A lifelong advocate of innovations in childrens education, she set up and ran the first free kindergarten in california for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. But the publication of rebecca of sunnybrook farm in 1903 won her major acclaim both here and in great britain. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm wordsworth childrens classics by kate douglas smith wiggin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Young readers can identify with rebecca rowena randall because she is not the completely perfect, idealized child of many early twentiethcentury young adult novels. 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. After returning home from my moms funeral i had started two other books but was struggling. The day was as warm as midsummer, though it was only the middle of may, and mr. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm recalls a sweeter, more innocent and trusting time in our history. Kate douglas wiggin wrote childrens books to finance the school she started in the slums of san francisco in 1878. Shirley temple did a lot to make rebecca famous when. Questia read the fulltext online edition of rebecca of sunnybrook farm 1903. Rebecca must make new friends and must adjust to surroundings that are sometimes difficult. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm kate douglas wiggin, 1903 240 pp. Jul 22, 2019 rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas smith wiggin. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin in djvu, doc, fb2 download ebook. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. I first read this book when i was seven, which was over forty years ago.
This reprinted edition from applewood books retains the original typeset and font. Kate douglas wiggin 18561923 was an american author, scholar, and songwriter. After graduating from kindergartenteacher training in santa barbara, wiggins moved to san francisco, where she founded the first free kindergarten on silver street in 1878. 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. Choose the part of rebecca of sunnybrook farm which you want to read from the table of. Jeremiah cobb was favoring the horses as much as possible, yet never. 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. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin, paperback. 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. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin nook book. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin first. Jul 15, 2003 rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin, 9780486428451, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Eric wiggin, a greatnephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several rebecca books, including. Find the complete rebecca of sunnybrook farm book series by eric e.
Kate douglas smith wiggin a simplified retelling of rebecca s 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. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm 9781555760465 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. Picture of the first edition houghton mifflin company boards for rebecca of sunnybrook farms. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm 9781429040877 by kate douglas wiggin. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin classic novel about a lively little girl from maine. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas smith wiggin. 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. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin, 1903.
Within each chapter you will find a preparation containing key words, necessary words, and people with the sound and word position within this sentence. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a popular book by kate douglas wiggin. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm, by kate douglas 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. Her most popular book, kate douglas wiggins was a writer and educator. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm kate douglas wiggin macmillan. Read rebecca of sunnybrook farm, free online version of the book by kate douglas wiggin, on. Why is it necessary for rebecca to leave her family and live with her aunts in. Main ideas in rebecca of sunnybrook farm pen and the pad. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm audiobook by kate douglas wiggin. The screenplay by don ettlinger and karl tunberg is loosely based on kate douglas wiggins 1903 novel rebecca of sunnybrook farm. Pdf rebecca of sunnybrook farm book by kate douglas. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm audiobook by kate douglas.
This book is a adaption of the classic book rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin. M4b audio book 112mb download cover art download cd case insert. Anyway, im very glad to have finally met rebecca and learned her story. 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. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin goodreads. Pdf rebecca of sunnybrook farm book by kate douglas wiggin. Wiggin, kate douglas smith wiggin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This edition of rebecca of sunnybrook farm includes a foreword, biographical. Though annes story continued over eleven more books, rebecca of sunnybrook farm was followed by just one sequel written by wiggin, the new chronicles of rebecca. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm book series thriftbooks. She devoted her adult life to the welfare of children and worked closely with her sister, nora a. 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 is a delightful childrens novel by kate douglas wiggin which tells the. Definitely a mustread for fans of lm montgomerys anne series.
Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a classic american 1903 childrens novel by kate douglas. Kate douglas wiggins rebecca of sunnybrook farm consists of 31 parts for ease of reading. Rebecca rowena randall goes to live with her two stern aunts in the village of riverboro in maine. This book was converted into films and theater productions in the 1920s. Free download or read online rebecca of sunnybrook farm pdf epub book. Kate douglas wiggin 18561923 was an american educator, author, and advocate who is best known for writing rebecca of sunnybrook farm. With mary pickford, eugene obrien, helen jerome eddy, charles ogle. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a classic american 1903 childrens novel by kate douglas wiggin. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 184 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Precocious, curious, and full of creative energy, rebecca isnt quite ready to be tamed yet. Rebeccas joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many challenges in her young life. Eric wiggin, a greatnephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several rebecca books, including a concluding story. I loved it then how i wished for a pink parasol like rebecca s. I chose to read this book because ive always heard so much about it.
The enormously popular story was adapted for a broadway play in 1907, and was made into several films. The back dust jacket flap of rebecca of sunnybrook farms is blank. Picture of the first edition title page for rebecca of sunnybrook farms. 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. Rebeccas joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are. 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. Read rebecca of sunnybrook farm online, free books by kate. The old stage coach was rumbling along the dusty road that runs from maplewood to riverboro. Jeremiah cobb was favoring the horses as much as possible, yet never losing sight of the fact.
Free download of rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin. This book is downloadable in pdf, epub, kindle and txt format. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Maybe it was sold as a girls book, or maybe it just never fell in my path. Im a 68yearold male who never read rebecca of sunnybrook farm growing up. Though her aunts are determined to mold her into a proper young lady, the irrepressible rebecca soon turns the lives of the. Rebecca s uncle harry leaves her with aunt miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. 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. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm free pdf, djvu, doc, fb2. Wiggin and kate douglas smith wiggin apr 1, 1994 2.
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 uncle harry leaves her with aunt miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. This is the second of three films in which shirley temple and randolph scott appeared. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin free ebook.
Choose the part of rebecca of sunnybrook farm which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. 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 kate douglas wiggin 1856 1923 rebecca goes to live with her two stern aunts in a village in maine. Today she is best known for rebecca of sunnybrook farm. 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. 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. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The primary appeal of rebecca of sunnybrook farm is its lively plot, which holds the attention of readers of all ages. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm wordsworth childrens classics. 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. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin, 1903 online research library.
This book has much in common with another book written two years later, one which is equally famous and loved by children the world over anne of green gables by lucy maud montgomery. I loved it then how i wished for a pink parasol like rebeccas. Discussion questions use our litlovers book club resources. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a childrens novel written by kate douglas wiggin, published in 1903. But neighbor anthony kent is a talent scout who secretly set. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm hardcover april 3, 2018 by kate douglas wiggin author. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin, 9780486428451, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.