Emily of New Moon

Original versionIn the first volume of Emily's famous trilogy, Lucy Maud Montgomery paints a more realistic picture of the life of a young orphan girl in early 20th-century Prince Edward Island. Ascends with Emily, and Emily's Quest depicts Emily of New Moon with a vision of beauty and the anxiety of growing up. Emily Starr never knew what it was like to be alone - until her beloved father died. Emily is now an orphan and her mother's thief relatives take her to live with them on New Moon Farm. He is sure he will not be happy. Emily deals with her aunt Elizabeth and her ill-fated classmates by raising her head and using quick cleverness. When he becomes friends, things start to change with Teddy, who does amazing paintings. With Perry, who has sailed around the world with her father, but has never been to school. And above all, with Ilse, a big kid with a fiery spirit. Surprisingly, Emily finds the New Moon beautiful and attractive. With new friends and adventures, Emily may one day imagine herself as Emily New Moon.