Montgomery L. M. - Emily Of New Moon A Virago Modern Classic - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: FROM THE Beloved Author OF ANNE OF Green Gables Discover L. M. Montgomery's own favourite character in the Emily of New Moon trilogy. It features a spirited heroine who will beguile readers of all ages. Emily's story is heart - rending magical and completely unforgettable. Emily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies she is left in the care of her mother's family. Emily is a stranger to the proud Murrays none of whom think they can cope with such a heartbroken headstrong girl. They decide to draw lots for her and Emily is sent to live at New Moon with stern Aunt Elizabeth the head of the clan. Kind Aunt Laura and friendly eccentric Cousin Jimmy also live at New Moon though so she is not without hope. Emily is enchanted by New Moon but cannot believe she will ever belong there. With her lively imagination and dreams of being a famous writer she seems to have a talent for scandalising her family. Before long though she has made firm friends: Ilse a tomboy with a blazing temper Teddy an aspiring artist and Perry the ambitious houseboy. She brings so much life to New Moon perhaps one day even Aunt Elizabeth will consider herself lucky to have 'won Emily. Emily's story continues in: Emily Climbs and Emily's Quest both available from Virago Modern Classics
Title: Emily Of New Moon A Virago Modern Classic
Author(s): Montgomery L. M.
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Barcode: 9781844089888
Pages: 416 Pages
Publication Date: 5/6/2014
Series: Emily Trilogy
Category: Classic Fiction (Children's / Teenage)