The primary appeal of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is its lively plot, which holds the attention of readers of all ages. Young readers can identify with Rebecca Rowena Randall because she is not the completely perfect, idealized child of many early twentieth-century young adult novels. Sometimes irresponsible, Rebecca does not always follow Aunt Miranda's rules, and her excuses sound familiar to anyone who has ever been scolded for childhood misdemeanors. Even when she tries to do the right thing, Rebecca makes mistakes, but her experiences demonstrate that most such errors can be