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From the same author of the classic Anne of Green Gables, Emily Starr is a spirited and imaginative young girl whose life is filled with wonder and the challenges of growing up as she dreams of becoming a writer.After the death of her father, young Emily is sent to live with her strict Aunt Elizabeth, gentle Aunt Laura, and eccentric cousin Jimmy at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island. Despite the initial hardships and the stark contrast to her previous life, Emily's fierce spirit and vivid imagination help her adapt to her new surroundings.
Emily finds solace in writing, pouring her heart into her journal and crafting stories that reflect her innermost thoughts and dreams. Along the way, she makes lifelong friends with Ilse Burnley, Teddy Kent, and Perry Miller, who each bring their own unique influence to her life.
As Emily navigates the complexities of family dynamics, friendship, and her aspirations of becoming a writer, she discovers her own resilience and the power of her creative spirit. Originally published in 1923, this beloved classic introduces readers to Emily's world in a heartwarming tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and the boundless possibilities of the imagination.
About the author
The best-known works by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery OBE, also known by her pen as L M Montgomery (November 30, 1874 - April 24, 1942), include a number of novels, essays, short tales, and poems that began with Anne of Green Gables in 1908. Along with 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 articles, she also authored 20 novels. The novel Anne of Green Gables was an instant hit, and the titular character, the orphan Anne Shirley, helped make Lucy Maud Montgomery famous and earned her a global following. The majority of the novels were set in Prince Edward Island, and those parts of Canada's tiniest province-specifically, Green Gables farm, which served as the inspiration for Prince Edward Island National Park-became literary landmarks and well-liked tourist destinations. In 1935, she received the title of officer of the Order of the British Empire. Scholars and readers from all over the world have read and studied Montgomery's writings, journals, and correspondence. The University of Prince Edward Island's L. M. Montgomery Institute is in charge of doing academic research into L. M. Montgomery's life, works, culture, and influence. On November 30, 1874, Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island (now New London).
