Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

by Deanna McFadden (Adapter), Jamel Akib (Illustrator), Kate Douglas Wiggin (Creator)

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. Can the bright-eyed and talkative girl win them over…especially her strict, rule-bound Aunt Miranda? Just as Rebecca’s “grand spirit” charms everyone in the story, it will captivate readers, too.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens, Young Adult, Classics, Middle Grade

151 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Publishing Director, Wattpad Books. Reader. Sometime writer. Mother. Wife. Never in that order. Will often find me reading and walking, which isn't as remotely dangerous as it sounds.

Reviews

[Shamsa_s_240505 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this book because it has an interesting title. So, Rebecca she was around the age of 10, she was forced to leave her home, Sunnybrook Farm, to live in a small house with her unmarrid aunts in Riverboro. Her aunts Jane and Miranda weren't used to young people, but they let Rebecca stay with them in order to help out her poor mother who had 6 other children to care of them. Rebecca charmed nearly all the citizens of Riverboro, and her aunts Jane and Miranda with her adventures in this new town.

The characters were all realistically. Rebecca was such a talented, imaginative, caring girl.

She was the kind of person that anyone would love to have as a friend. Actually, I would want to be her friend if I was a kid.

This is considered a children's book, but it has truths and insights that people of all ages can learn from.

If I would recommend this book to another person, I think it depends what types of book that person like to read but it's a classic book anyone may like it.

I think the type of person who would like this book mostly are kids from age 10-13 because they will like Rebecca's adventures.

[Sylvia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has a nice touch in it. But maybe (just maybe) because I'm reading the abridge version, I couldn't make myself like Rebecca as much as I like Anne of the Green Gables or Pollyanna. But I like Pollyanna even though I read the abridge version. Oh well..

Rebecca comes from a big family with lots of sisters and brothers. Her mother sends her to her aunts to live there. Aunt Miranda is very strict and hard to please. Aunt Jane is more kind and understanding towards Rebecca.

During her stay in the old brick house, Rebecca learns a lot from her aunts and at school. She found new friends who care about her, and one particular Mr. Adam Ladd whom she called Mr. Aladdin, pays more attention to her that made me think maybe one day he's going to propose her.

Is there sequel to this book? I'm curious. :D

Maybe I'll read the full version one day (maybe)

[Linda Brewer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this is a classic book, I do not feel comfortable suggesting this book to a 5th or 6th grader without some background on the setting first. Reading it through a current lens makes you realize how much society has changed. We would not send children off unaccompanied across country. We would not accept a grown man having a friendship with a barely teenager. Different things in this book would send up major red flags today. I can see the value of reading this book out loud to the class, and having discussions about poverty, friendship, the importance of education, family obligations, and setting goals. I probably wouldn't set someone loose to read it on their own.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this story oddly similar to Anne of Green Gables. Which one came first?

My Grandma loved Shirley Temple and I must have watched her 1938 film version of "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" at least a dozen times growing up. This book is pretty much NOTHING like that movie. So, I was disappointed in that.

[Aileen Sohn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that book was very interesting and fun to read. A eleven year old girl has so much energy and happiness in her that makes her so special. She is a very bright girl and has the ability to make someone happy very quickly. Without Rebecca's cheerful personality, she makes the book more interesting and exciting to read.

[Emily Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story. It was over too quickly. Rebecca is a lively, imaginative, and intelligent character. This is the kind of story that instils a confidence in the reader of their own abilities, and strengths.

[Linda Klinedinst · Rating 5 out of 5]

I dearly love this book - this is the second time I have read this book in Physical Hard Back Edition. I have the same exact book that is showing up.

I give this book 5/5 Stars

Happy Reading :)

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having read the first 8 chapters of the original I thought this retelling did a great job summarizing what happens in a more accessible way. It was a nice refresh of what we've read. It covers a lot of time in a short amount of pages but does so clearly.

[Jodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a book group selection. I didn't realize until after I started it that I had accidentally downloaded this version that is abridged. It definitely was a very short book, making me wonder how much I missed from the original version.

[Debra Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Great themes for children that would be applicable to their lives today. A great read aloud story for children ages 8 and up to read and discuss.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 6 Stages of Grooming

Stage 1: Targeting a Victim.
Stage 2: Gaining Trust.
Stage 3: Filling a Need.
Stage 4: Isolating the Child.
Stage 5: Sexual Contact.
Stage 6: Maintaining Control.

[Chelsea Faith Henderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m glad I found the abridged because I don’t think I would have finished the whole novel otherwise. But I did find this a bit too abridged because it moved at a very fast pace. Sweet story though!

[Irish · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was quiet charming! I took a lesson from this that you can always prove someone wrong. Like Rebecca did with her Aunt Miranda. I found Aunt Miranda dramatic sometimes, but Rebecca was an interesting character. I enjoyed Rebecca's adventures and her humble personality. Rebecca always remembered to have fun, and be the best person that she could be.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Somewhat dated to read. The story of a young girl leaving her impoverished family to live with her aunts. A tale of growing up. Not nearly as wonderful as Anne of Green Gables.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

so far it is really interesting

[Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the short version of the book. I think it is 4.5 stars.

[Sue Kozlowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read. Cute.

[Mary Pond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually, I read this book in the original, long ago.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! My favorite main character was Rebecca!