| Author |
Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 |
| Title |
New Chronicles of Rebecca
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Jack o' Lantern -- Daughters of Zion -- Rebecca's thought book -- A tragedy in millinery -- The saving of the colors -- The state o' Maine girl -- The little prophet -- Abner Simpson's new leaf -- The green isle -- Rebecca's reminiscences -- Abijah the brave and the fair Emmanjane.
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| Credits |
Produced by Theresa Armao, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"New Chronicles of Rebecca" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a novel written during the early 20th century. It continues the charming adventures of its titular character, Rebecca Randall, a lively and imaginative girl who navigates the challenges of growing up within the constraints of her aunts’ home in Riverboro, Maine. The story features her spirited personality as she explores her love for poetry and creative expression while grappling with the realities of life, such as understanding death, friendship, and moral duties. The beginning of "New Chronicles of Rebecca" introduces readers to Rebecca as she works in the lovely garden of her strict Aunt Miranda while letting her imagination run wild with poetic thoughts. Amidst her chores, she contemplates the beauty of nature and the challenges of writing, which she always wants to perfect. The narrative captures her longing for freedom and adventure, alongside her youthful innocence and curiosity. As the story unfolds, a significant event disrupts the tranquility of Riverboro: the death of a woman leads Rebecca to reflect on themes of life and loss, revealing her sensitive nature and desire to make a difference for others, particularly for a small orphaned child. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1375 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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