Emily of New Moon (Illustrated Edition)

First published in 1923, 'Emily of New Moon' is the first in a series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery about an orphan girl growing up on Prince Edward Island. It is similar to the author's Anne of Green Gables series. Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908. After Emily s father passed away, making her an orphan, Emily was shipped off to New Moon Farm, owned by her mother s snobbish relatives. Convinced she will hate her new life, Emily reluctantly tries to get along with her relatives. At first, Emily's miserable under all the rules from her stern Aunt Elizabeth, and being the new girl at school is not easy. At least New Moon provides plenty of material for the short stories she loves to write. With her quick wit and lively imagination, it's not long before she finds friends in tomboy Ilse and artist Teddy. This title is much more autobiographical in nature and gives a greater glimpse into Lucy Maud Montgomery s life and times.