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First published in 1903, “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” is the charming and classic children’s novel beloved the world over. Written by the American author and educator Kate Douglas Wiggin, it is the story of young and poor Rebecca Rowena Randall, who goes to live with her spinster aunts in the town of Riverboro when she is ten years-old. Rebecca’s father had died three years before and the family farm had become heavily indebted. In order to ease the burden on her widowed mother, Rebecca is sent to live with her lonely aunts at their farm and there she spends the next seven years till she becomes an adult. Rebecca brings her youthful enthusiasm and imagination to their quiet life and often clashes with her stern Aunt Miranda. Yet, Rebecca finds love and acceptance with her Aunt Jane and she grows up to be a proper and intelligent young lady who never loses her sunny outlook and kind heart. “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” is a classic coming of age story that has been adapted numerous times for the stage and screen and continues to charm audiences and readers alike with its interesting characters and positive message of finding happiness in life’s simple pleasures. This edition includes a biographical afterword. Получить ссылку |
Kas keegi kuuleb mind? Sari „Rebecca Lindeberg“
Автор: Ketlin Priilinn
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Kui 17-aastane Stefan ootamatult kaob, arvatakse esmalt, et poiss on lihtsalt jalga lasknud. Asjalood votavad aga jahmatava poorde, kui metsast leitakse sadistlikult morvatud poisi laip. Nooruke Rebecca Lindeberg ja tema kolleegid asuvad asja uurima, kuid seisavad peagi silmitsi jargmise elajaliku morvaga. Seekord on ohvriks Stefani isa. Kui ka pereema jaljetult kaob, algab paaniline voidujooks ajaga – kas nad jouavad vahemalt naise paasta? Ja miks peaks keegi uldse tahtma havitada seda pealtnaha taiesti tavalist perekonda? „Esiotsa polnud voimalik tapselt kindlaks teha, millesse metsast leitud noormees oli surnud. Morvar oli kovasti vaeva nainud sellega, et koita kinni tema kaed ja jalad – neid oli kovasti massitud tugeva teibiga ning lisaks veel nooridega, samuti leiti tema suust vaike sinine ratik, mida nahtavasti tropina oli kasutatud. Tema jopelukk oli eest lahti ning kaelalt ja ulesrullunud sargi alt vois margata suuri verevalumeid ning poletusjalgi, ilmselgelt oli noormeest pekstud ja piinatud, kuid missugune vigastus osutus surmavaks, seda pidi otsustama lahanguraport. Koige jubedam asi kogu vaatepildi juures olid aga surnud noormehe silmad. Taiesti avatud suurte ja selgete silmade taiesti kirjeldamatu oudust tais pilk soobis Rebeccale mallu ning ta oli kindel, et see on uks jarjekordne oovastav asi, mis teda edaspidi unenagudes kummitama tuleb.” Rebecca Lindebergi sarjas on varem ilmunud raamat „Enne kui on hilja” (2015).
New Chronicles of Rebecca
Автор: Wiggin Kate Douglas Smith
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Автор: Wiggin Kate Douglas Smith
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Rebecca's Little Secret
Автор: Judy Christenberry
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From the moment Rebecca Barlow starts her job at a law firm, she knows she's in for a lot of surprises. Especially when her new boss unexpectedly turns out to be her first love–her son's father.Now she not only has to reveal the five-year-old secret she's been keeping from Jeff Jacobs, but also face her unresolved feelings. And spend day after day with him and his fiancee coaching them about parenthood…Jeff is as delighted as he is shocked to see Rebecca, but her little secret isn't the only one in his life. Because although he's committed to another woman now, he's still in love with Rebecca.Not until she's about to leave with her son does the truth finally come out!
Rebecca's Christmas Gift
Автор: Emma Miller
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HOUSEKEEPER FOR THE HOLIDAYSDuring the Christmas season, Rebecca Yoder agrees to help new preacher Caleb Wittner with this mischievous daughter. Amelia's turned the community of Seven Poplar upside down. Only Rebecca can see the pain hidden beneath the little girl's antics–and her father's brusque manner. After losing his wife in a fire, Caleb's physical scars may be healing, bu this emotions have not. Yet Rebecca's sweet manner soon has him smiling and laughing with his daughter–and his pretty housekeeper. Soon Caleb must decide whether to invite Rebecca into his life–or lose her forever.
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