See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Her greatnephew, eric wiggin, wrote two sequels, but one seems to basically be a rewriting of the first book. Rebecca randall is the young girl at the center of this classic comingofage novel. 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. Eric wiggin, a greatnephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several rebecca books, including. They did not accompany each other to the doors of their chosen victims, feeling sure that together they could not approach the subject seriously. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a 1917 american silent comedydrama film directed by marshall neilan based upon the 1903 novel of the same name by kate douglas wiggin.
These two books in no way align to the shirley temple movie of the same name, but instead provide a series of stories about a creative child who is sent to live with rigid relatives in a small town due to the inability of her widowed mother to support her, an onerous mortgage, and her siblings. Apr 28, 2020 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. It moves quickly, and the only reason its taking me so long to read is that im reading only a little at a time. 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.
Living on the idyllic sunnybrook farm with her six siblings and her widowed mother, she is sent at age nine to live with her two elderly aunts in riverboro, maine. This version is notable for having been adapted by famed female screenwriter frances marion. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm film by dwan 1938 britannica. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a classic american 1903 childrens novel. Rebeccas uncle harry leaves her with aunt miranda who forbids her to associate with show people. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a 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. I have read it and reread it countless times and it never fails to bring a smile to my face. In many ways it was similar to other girls comingofage books like anne of green gablesanne of avonlea, emily of new. 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. With shirley temple, randolph scott, jack haley, gloria stuart. The tale of an impoverished girl growing up to see the bright side of things is touching. Rebecca s joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding.
Rebecca of the brick house paperback april 1, 1994 by eric e. Ive always loved animals and cared for animals, and rescue was a big part of my life. Of rebecca of sunnybrook farm, written by kate douglas wiggin and published in 1903, i wrote in my book journal, this is a dear little book. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm audiobook by kate douglas.
Rebecca is farmed out by her poor mother,to her aunts house to be raised and schooled. Rebecca becomes more keenly aware of the responsibilit. She faces many trials in her young life, but comes through them with more wisdom and understanding. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm and its sequel new chronicles of rebecca would be her most wellknown work. A distant cousin of her husbands, eric wiggin, wrote a few more rebecca books in the 1990s and also updated the original. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm tv series 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rebecca s sunnybrook farm rebecca s sunnybrook farm rebecca s sunnybrook farm. New chronicles of rebecca, a sequel to rebecca of sunnybrook. New chronicles of rebecca is a sequel to rebecca of sunnybrook farm. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm features the following tropes. It is an adaptation of wiggins novels about the character rebecca rowena randall, including elements from the 1903 novel of the same name and the 1907 followup, new chronicles of rebecca. Its over 100 yrs old and is worth reading to give an idea of what life was like then. Picture of the first edition houghton mifflin company boards for rebecca of sunnybrook farms.
The back dust jacket flap of rebecca of sunnybrook farms is blank. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a play written by kate douglas wiggin and charlotte thompson. This story is all about her life with a cantankerous aunt. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm book series thriftbooks.
New chronicles of rebecca, a sequel to rebecca of sunnybrook farm a thrushwood book hardcover january 1, 1957 by kate douglas wiggin author 5. She, along with other local ladies and girls, helps to sew the flag. The paperback of the rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas. Rebecca s sunnybrook farm had the feel of a distant sepia tinted photo. Kate douglas wiggin has complied with the popular demand for more, by which the public testified that rebecca of sunnybrook farm was to its taste, and has served up a second volume, the new chronicles of rebecca, an addition but not, in the particular sense, a sequel to the first book. Rebecca proves to be a good student and she becomes a young lady with the same high spirit and a talent for writing. New chronicles of rebecca by kate douglas wiggin 1907. Jan 05, 2014 new chronicles of rebecca by kate douglas wiggin 1907. New chronicles of rebecca defies easy categorization as it constitutes neither a sequel nor a companion book to rebecca of sunnybrook farm the stories contained in it take place during the same time as many events of the first book, so that it can almost be thought of as. Returns to picks up where the first book left off and satisfactorily romancewise finishes up the story. 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.
Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin on apple. New chronicles of rebecca, a sequel to rebecca of sunnybrook farm a thrushwood book kate douglas wiggin on. Other articles where rebecca of sunnybrook farm is discussed. She devoted her adult life to the welfare of children and worked closely with her sister, nora a. 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 by kate douglas wiggin, paperback. 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 two stern aunts in the fictional village of. The stories contained in it take place during the same time as many events of the first book, so that it can almost be thought of as an extension to rebecca of sunnybrook farm. Published in 1903, rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate wiggin douglas is a classic american novel. Aladdin of rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm i found this story quite deligtful. The film was made by the mary pickford company and was an acclaimed box office hit.
Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin on. Rebecca however, is more a case of perpetual poverty until the end of the book. Rebeccas sunnybrook farm had the feel of a distant sepia tinted photo. The stories contained in it take place during the same time as many events of the first book, so that it. New chronicles of rebecca by kate douglas wiggin pages. Rebecca fields has been caring for flagstaff pets since 1996. With julia lewis, phil brown, brenda bruce, margery mason. Temple heidi 1937, rebecca of sunnybrook farm 1938, and young people 1940 and the historical epic suez 1938, about the building of the suez canal.
Picture of the first edition title page for rebecca of sunnybrook farms. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin copyright. Main ideas in rebecca of sunnybrook farm pen and the pad. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm series by eliza gatewood warren. 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. 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 classic american 1903 childrens novel by kate douglas wiggin. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm of rebecca of sunnybrook farm, written by kate douglas wiggin and published in 1903, i wrote in my book journal, this is a dear little book. Although rebecca of sunnybrook farm cried out for a sequel, kate douglas wiggin never wrote one. Jan 17, 2011 rebecca s sunnybrook farm had the feel of a distant sepia tinted photo. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin 1903. But neighbor anthony kent is a talent scout who secretly set it up for her to broadcast. 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 is a classic american 1903 childrens novel by kate douglas. New chronicles of rebecca, a sequel to rebecca of sunnybrook farm a thrushwood book hardcover january 1, 1957 by kate douglas wiggin author. Rebecca s uncle harry leaves her with aunt miranda who forbids her to associate with show people.
Rebecca of sunnybrook farm is a 1938 american musical comedy film directed by allan dwan and starring shirley temple, randolph scott, and bill robinson. The screenplay by don ettlinger and karl tunberg is loosely based on kate douglas wiggins 1903 novel rebecca of sunnybrook farm. This is the second of three films in which shirley temple and randolph scott appeared. 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. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm wiggin wikisource, the free. Adam had a very difficult, very poor childhood though as an adult, hes very wealthy. New chronicles of rebecca defies easy categorization as it constitutes neither a sequel nor a companion book to rebecca of sunnybrook farm. Rebecca of the brick house includes bibliographical references p. 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. M4b audio book 112mb download cover art download cd case insert. Rebecca rowena randall goes to live with her two stern aunts in the village of riverboro in maine. Rebeccas sunnybrook farm rebeccas sunnybrook farm rebeccas sunnybrook farm. Kate douglas wiggin 1856 1923 rebecca goes to live with her two stern aunts in a village in maine. New chronicles of rebecca, a sequel to rebecca of sunnybrook farm a thrushwood book.
A single hours experience of the vicissitudes incident to a business career clouded the childrens spirits just the least bit. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm audiobook by kate douglas wiggin. Rebeccas joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. My love and compassion for animals started at an early age thanks to my mother, who always pulled the car over. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by wiggin, kate douglas. 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. Though her aunts are determined to mold her into a proper young lady, the irrepressible rebecca soon turns the lives of the.
I was pleased to discover that there is a companion book to rebecca of sunnybrook farm, new chronicles of rebecca, published four years later, in 1907. A distant cousin of her husbands, eric wiggin, wrote a few more rebecca books in. I offer, pet sitting, dog walking, administration of meds, fluids, injections, nail. Rebecca now in the 1906 sequel, new chronicles of rebecca, turns the occcasion of the flagraising into a paean to american nationalism. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin free at. The new chronicles of rebecca continues rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin. Though annes story continued over eleven more books, rebecca of sunnybrook farm was followed by just one sequel written by wiggin, the new chronicles. Rebecca of sunnybrook farm by kate douglas wiggin first. It doesnt follow rebecca in her further adventures in life, but fills in some spaces left uncovered in a. Rebeccas father has been dead for three years and her mother is unable to cope with the financial burden of raising seven children. Wiggin did write a sequel, the new chronicles of rebecca.
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