Wiggin Kate Douglas

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New Chronicles of Rebecca (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"New Chronicles of Rebecca" written by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a heartwarming sequel to the beloved novel "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm." The novel, which was published in the early twentieth century, recounts the story of Rebecca Rowena Randall, a vivacious and imaginative young girl. The novel recounts Rebecca's future experiences as she navigates adolescence and continues to offer her particular charm to people around her in the quaint community of Riverboro. Rebecca's relationships with her family, friends, and the many people of the hamlet are explored in the novel. Rebecca leaves an unforgettable imprint on the lives she touches with her limitless excitement and engaging charm. Kate Douglas Wiggin's storytelling ability shines through as she portrays the complexities of small-town life, the joys and hardships of growing up, and the value of keeping true to oneself. The novel explores friendship, commitment, and the transformational power of compassion. "New Chronicles of Rebecca" is a charming continuation of Rebecca's journey, highlighting the maturation and evolution of a cherished literary heroine. Rebecca's character, as portrayed by Wiggin, is lovable and realistic, making her exploits and misadventures a source of inspiration for readers of all ages.

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Autor

Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author, and composer who lived from September 28, 1856, until August 24, 1923. She also created collections of children's songs in addition to writing children's books, most famously the classic Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. In San Francisco, she established the city's first free kindergarten in 1878. (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). She also started a kindergarten teacher training program in the 1880s with her sister. In an era when kids were often seen as cheap labor, Kate Wiggin dedicated her whole life to the welfare of kids. Wiggin traveled to California to research kindergarten instruction. She started teaching in San Francisco with the help of her sister Nora, and the two were crucial in establishing more than 60 kindergartens for the underprivileged in Oakland and San Francisco. She relocated from California to New York, and because she was out of kindergarten assignments, she focused on literature. Her submissions of The Story of Patsy and The Bird's Christmas Carol were immediately accepted by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. She had storytelling ability in addition to being a good singer, guitarist, and composer of settings for her poems. She was a skilled orator as well.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• ISBN-13: 9789359327020
• Artikelnr.: 72402337