Emily Climbs (Emily Starr) - Softcover

Montgomery, L. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473316804 ISBN 13: 9781473316805

Publisher: Read & Co. Children's, 2015

Synopsis

This early work by Lucy Maud Montgomery was originally published in 1925 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Emily Climbs' is a tale in the 'Emily Starr' series, and tells the story of Emily moving to a high school in Shrewsbury and beginning her career as a writer with the local newspaper. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30th November 1874, New London, in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Clara Woolner (Macneil), died before Lucy reached the age of two and so she was raised by her maternal grandparents in a family of wealthy Scottish immigrants. In 1908 Montgomery produced her first full-length novel, titled 'Anne of Green Gables'. It was an instant success, and following it up with several sequels, Montgomery became a regular on the best-seller list and an international household name. Montgomery died in Toronto on 24th April 1942.

About this title

Book Description:

From the author of Anne of Green Gables comes the Emily of New Moon trilogy, with a spirited heroine who will beguile readers of all ages. Emily's story is heart-rending, magical and completely unforgettable. Emily Climbs is the second book in the series.

From the Back Cover:

Emily never imagined Aunt Elizabeth would allow her to go to high school in Shrewsbury, and she's thrilled, especially as her friends Ilse, Teddy and Perry will be there. But there are conditions: Emily must board with hateful Aunt Ruth, and she must promise to stop writing stories. For Emily, who dreams of being a writer, this is unthinkable, but she wants an education, so reluctantly agrees.

With the move from her home at New Moon to Aunt Ruth's house, Emily faces many challenges. Not only must she prove herself at school, despite rejection and jealousy, but she begins to realise that she is growing up. Her childhood friendships - especially with Teddy and Perry - start to turn into something more complicated and in a small-town the merest hint of gossip can cause hurt and scandal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Read & Co. Children's
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1473316804
• ISBN 13: 9781473316805
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 322