Emily Climbs

A Virago Modern Classic

L. M. Montgomery

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Virago
12 November 2013

Children's & Educational; Classic fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Emily Trilogy

Emily never imagined Aunt Elizabeth would allow her to go to high school in Shrewsbury, and she's thrilled, especially as her close friends Ilse, Teddy and Perry will be there. But there are certain conditions: for the whole three years Emily must board with hateful Aunt Ruth, and she must promise to stop writing stories. To Emily, this is unthinkable, but she wants an education, and reluctantly agrees. With the move from her beloved home at New Moon to Aunt Ruth's house, Emily's world is turned upside down. Not only must she prove herself at school, despite rejection and jealousy, but she can no longer count on her friends. Her happy 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 scandal.

By: L. M. Montgomery
Imprint: Virago
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9781844089895
ISBN 10: 1844089894
Series: Emily Trilogy
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 12 November 2013
Recommended Age: From 9 to 13 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

L. M. Montgomery was born in 1874 on Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she spent her childhood living with her grandparents in an old farmhouse. A prolific writer, she published many short stories, poems and novels, many of which were inspired by the years she spent on the beautiful Prince Edward Island. Anne of Green Gables and its sequels have always been amongst the most popular of children's classics, yet many readers consider the Emily trilogy to be better, and indeed, Emily was the author's own favourite character. Montgomery died in Toronto in 1942 and was buried on her beloved island.

Reviews for Emily Climbs: A Virago Modern Classic

At heart, Montgomery's ability to incorporate such complex themes into writing that is so accessible to younger readers makes her arguably the grandmother of the YA/adult crossover novel -- Jean Hannah Edelstein * Guardian *