Emily of New Moon: A Virago Modern Classic

Haven’t read the story yet, but the book was received in perfect condition.

Emily is a most interesting character! A girl with a great imagination and great determination who wants to write. Her childhood was unusual - her first years, happy with her beloved father - then her life changes drastically when her father dies and her relations have to decide who will look after her - while Emily hides under the table to hear what they have to say! Emily's thoughts about her relation's comments about her make most amusing reading. Then she appears. . . ! Emily ends up being looked after by Aunt Elizabeth and Aunt Laura, two very different characters. We read about how Emily settles - with difficulty - into life at New Moon. We are with her as she meets cousin Jimmy and others, and hears about the Lost Diamond. We are with her as she starts school - and meets Ilse, a wild little girl who becomes Emily's friend. We hear about Ilse's father and the tragedy in his life. Then Emily writes - and writes - about everything that happens to her - in her own unique way. And things start happening! There is much more I could write, but all I will add is that this is a great book about a real character of a girl and the interesting - sometimes remarkable - experiences she has.

If you loved the Anne of Green Gables stories then this is for you too.

Very nice book

Lovely cover but pages very uneven and look as though they would fall out soon

Lovely little book and came so quick!