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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
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and writer of 20 novels, 30 essays, 500 poems and 530 short stories. She is best known for the Anne of Green Gables series of children's books. Most of her fictional works are set in Canada's smallest province, Prince Edward Island. In 1935, Montgomery was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.
