Emily Climbs

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BY A REMARKABLE CANADIAN WRITER. The beloved author of Anne of Green Gables continues the adventures of Emily Starr, L. M. Montgomery's own favourite character, in Emily Climbs, the second instalment of the Emily of New Moon 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. Heart-rending, magical and utterly unforgettable, Emily's story continues in Emily's Quest, also available from Virago Modern Classics.

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Emily Climbs is the second installment of the beloved Emily of New Moon trilogy written by L. M. Montgomery, the celebrated Canadian author who created Anne of Green Gables. In this rich continuation of the narrative, Emily Starr—hailed as the author's own favorite character—faces a major transition as she leaves the comfort of her cherished home at New Moon. Emily never imagined that stern Aunt Elizabeth would actually permit her to attend high school in Shrewsbury, making the opportunity both shocking and deeply thrilling. To add to her excitement, her close friends Ilse, Teddy, and Perry will be joining her in town, promising a shared academic journey. However, this exciting new chapter of life comes with strict and difficult conditions imposed by her guardians. For the entire duration of her three years in high school, Emily must board with the hateful Aunt Ruth, a woman whose disposition threatens to dampen Emily's vibrant spirit. Furthermore, Aunt Elizabeth and Aunt Ruth demand a heartbreaking sacrifice: Emily must promise to completely stop writing stories. To a passionate young creative soul like Emily, this restriction feels almost unthinkable. Yet, her burning desire for a proper education wins out, and she reluctantly agrees to the terms. Relocating from the countryside to Aunt Ruth's house completely turns Emily's world upside down. Plunged into a rigorous new environment, she must learn to navigate the pressures of high school, social expectations, and the rigid atmosphere of her boarding home. She faces the daily challenge of proving herself academically and personally, all while suppressing the creative urge that defines who she is. Montgomery explores the depths of youthful ambition, the friction between duty and passion, and the resilience of a young artist determined to find her path. As Emily climbs toward her goals, readers are treated to a vivid portrait of early twentieth-century Canadian youth, filled with emotional depth, charming local color, and the timeless trials of growing up.

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