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emily7823's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
What a dear book! I love Rebecca and her go-getter, positive attitude. She has wisdom beyond her years, and everyone can’t help but benefit from knowing her. This abridged version was long enough for me, the first 2/3 of the book was medium-paced and then I found the last bit when she’s at Wareham a bit boring and too fast-paced, she ages another 3 years in half the time.
The relationship between Rebecca and Adam is a bit strange given his being 17 yrs older, and the closeness of Rebecca and her teacher is suspect also - as if a student would go on holiday with a teacher these days!! It exemplifies how special Rebecca is, and probably innocent for the time.
The relationship between Rebecca and Adam is a bit strange given his being 17 yrs older, and the closeness of Rebecca and her teacher is suspect also - as if a student would go on holiday with a teacher these days!! It exemplifies how special Rebecca is, and probably innocent for the time.
jeslyncat's review against another edition
2.0
I don't care for this book at all. I enjoy the premise and I recognize that it's a favorite of many, but it just wasn't written for me.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This was SUCH a darling book. I'm not sure if I would have picked it up if it weren't for school, but I'm so glad I did. This was rife with young mishaps much different and more feminine than characters such as Tom Sawyer (for obvious reasons, but I feel like they're within the same line). Her mishaps are nowhere near as grave as they seem, but having that bright-eyed young wonder, they seem like the worst things that could possibly happen...so lessons and didacticism are rife within these pages, but they make for pleasant laughter and genuine love and care for Rebecca Randall.
I love her so much, and she's one more young female character that should be imitated for her literacy, her love of learning, and love of life. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm brought out some of the best in me whilst I was reading it, and it's clear to me why this was in the same unit as Little Women for my class. I definitely recommend visiting this old classic and revitalizing it in today's curriculum!
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I love her so much, and she's one more young female character that should be imitated for her literacy, her love of learning, and love of life. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm brought out some of the best in me whilst I was reading it, and it's clear to me why this was in the same unit as Little Women for my class. I definitely recommend visiting this old classic and revitalizing it in today's curriculum!
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deboroni's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
soniapage's review against another edition
I had never read this as a child, or I have forgotten it if I did. It reminded me very much of the Anne of Green Gables TV programs I used to watch with my girls when they were young.
Very sweet and inspiring for young girls at the time it was written. Today, however, there is something creepy about the 30-year-old Alan taking such an "interest" in the young 14-year-old Rebecca. I'm assuming that it would have eventually led to marriage between the two after she was older. I had the same suspicions of Rebecca going away with her female teacher on a vacation. It really is sad the way we look at that kind of teacher/protege relationship these days.
Very sweet and inspiring for young girls at the time it was written. Today, however, there is something creepy about the 30-year-old Alan taking such an "interest" in the young 14-year-old Rebecca. I'm assuming that it would have eventually led to marriage between the two after she was older. I had the same suspicions of Rebecca going away with her female teacher on a vacation. It really is sad the way we look at that kind of teacher/protege relationship these days.
katherinechase's review against another edition
4.0
In the tradition of L. M. Montgomery comes “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm,” a charming story of a young girl who is sent to live with her aunty for an education. She is as ethereal as Anne-with-an-E, though perhaps more sensible in many ways.
I actually appreciated that, for being written circa 1900, the author chose to say that editors are always boys and why is that? Certainly it is suffused with archaic ideas about women, but for it’s time is surprisingly feminist.
I actually appreciated that, for being written circa 1900, the author chose to say that editors are always boys and why is that? Certainly it is suffused with archaic ideas about women, but for it’s time is surprisingly feminist.
allie_hilleson's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the story it has a very similar feel to Anne of Green Gables and Pollyanna. I went in not knowing what to expect because the only experience of the story I have is the Shirley Temple version, cute but not at all accurate.
The story begins when Rebecca is 10 and ends when she's 17, part of me was disappointed at the lack of romance but then I reminded myself that it's a children's story and they don't all have to end in a wedding :).
The story begins when Rebecca is 10 and ends when she's 17, part of me was disappointed at the lack of romance but then I reminded myself that it's a children's story and they don't all have to end in a wedding :).
nedge's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nikki1211's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up
I am a huge Shirley Temple fan and LOVED her in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, so when I saw this tour I knew I had to jump on it! Well, besides the characters names Rebecca, and Miranda, nothing from the book made its way to the movie. After the initial shock, I realized that I got to experience a whole new story.
Listening to this classic was very interesting. It was almost as if I was shuttled back in time and in that quaint little town right there with everyone. There were many references to religion and social status that I was more aware of as an adult; even the writing style was so different from what we are used to nowadays (providing an informal history lesson).
Listening to this audiobook was like opening a time capsule buried a hundred years ago! It may be a good audiobook option for those long family car rides or as a bed time story.
Note: if you are like me and listen to audiobooks at 1.25x, beware. It takes a bit getting used too, as the narrator already speaks rather swiftly and increasing the speed made her sound a bit like the Micro-Machine guy. 😉
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Post Hypnotic Press. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
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cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Rebecca as a child, although I'm not sure I ever read it all the way through. I like it now, too--Rebecca is kind of an L.M.M.-type heroine, although American rather than Canadian.