| Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Contributor(s): Wiggin, Kate Douglas (Author), Raver, Lorna (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1470848155 ISBN-13: 9781470848156 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 5.8" (0.35 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Geographic Orientation - Maine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The willful, chatty ten-year-old Rebecca Rowena Randall has been sent away from her home at Sunnybrook Farm to live with her two spinster aunts in the quiet town of Riverboro--where it is hoped she will be brought up as a proper young lady. Precocious, curious, and full of creative energy, Rebecca isn't quite ready to be tamed, leaving the prim and demanding Aunt Miranda with her hands full. But soon, Rebecca's irrepressible spirit and bright intelligence win the hearts of all in Riverboro--including her rigid aunt. As we follow Rebecca's coming-of-age over the course of seven years, we find that she manages to become a fine young lady in the process. The unconventional and charismatic Rebecca, a new kind of female character when she was first introduced in 1903, has since become one of the most beloved characters in children's literature. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wiggin, Kate Douglas: - Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923), an innovator in early childhood education, was the author of several well-known novels, including The Birds' Christmas Carol and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Raver, Lorna: -Lorna Raver, named one of AudioFile magazine's Best Voices of the Year, has received numerous Audie nominations and AudioFile Earphones Awards. An experienced stage actress, she has also guest-starred on many top television series and starred in director Sam Raimi's film Drag Me to Hell. Among her many Blackstone titles are The Age of Innocence, Up from Orchard Street, The Lodger, Selected Readings from the Portable Dorothy Parker, and Diamond Ruby. |