Emily Climbs

Emily Climbs, the second book in L.M. Montgomery's beloved Emily of New Moon series, follows Emily Starr as she navigates the challenges of adolescence and her unwavering passion for writing. Living with her old-fashioned Aunt Elizabeth, Emily faces a difficult choice: abandon her writing to attend high school or risk her future. The story beautifully explores themes of self-discovery, perseverance, the power of friendship, and the pursuit of creative dreams, set against the charming backdrop of early 20th-century Prince Edward Island. Parents will appreciate the strong female role model and the gentle introduction to romance and career aspirations.

Emily Starr was born with the desire to write. As an orphan living on New Moon Farm, writing helped her face the difficult, lonely times. But now all her friends are going away to high school in nearby Shrewsbury, and her old-fashioned, tyrannical aunt Elizabeth will only let her go if she promises to stop writing! All the same, this is the first step in Emily's climb to success. Once in town, Emily's activities set the Shrewsbury gossips buzzing. But Emily and her friends are confident - Ilse's a born actress, Teddy's set to be a great artist, and roguish Perry has the makings of a brilliant lawyer. When Emily has her poems published and writes for the town newspaper, success seems to be on its way - and with it the first whispers of romance. Then Emily is offered a fabulous opportunity, and she must decide if she wants to change her life forever.