Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (Books of Wonder)

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (Books of Wonder) by Wiggin, Kate Douglas. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780688134815.

This classic novel about a lively little girl from Maine has delighted both young and old ever since it was first published, in 1903. Mark Twain called the book "beautiful and warm and satisfying," and, indeed, Kate Douglas Wiggins timeless creation lives on in the hearts of countless readers. And who can resist the charms of Rebecca Rowena Randall from Sunnybrook Farm? From the moment she steps on board Uncle Jerry Cobbs stagecoach on her way to a new life in Riverboro, all who encounter her are enchanted by this irrepressible, passionate child with the wonderfully beguiling eyes. Her classmates and friends; the young businessman, "Mr. Aladdin"; and in the end, even prim and proper Aunt Miranda cant help but be won over by Rebeccas good nature and remarkable spirit. Full of humor and warmth, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is an American treasure. This beautifully produced facsimile, featuring six full-color plates and thirtytwo pen-and-ink drawings by Rebeccas original illustrator, Helen Mason Grose, is sure to be enjoyed by a new generation.