Emily of New Moon

By: L. M. Montgomery

Narrated by: Andrea Emmes

From the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, L.M. Montgomery - Emily of New Moon (published in 1923) takes us on a journey of loss, friendship, bullying, family dynamics, acceptance, and self-discovery with Emily Byrd Starr, an orphan who must move in with her reluctant Aunt Elizabeth, her loving Aunt Laura, and her jovial and friendly Cousin Jimmy at New Moon on Prince Edward Island.

Emily, a lonely, misunderstood young girl, yearns for love and acceptance, and doesn't quite fit in and is too naive and headstrong for her own good. She finds her way through adolescence as she makes friends with Teddy - a budding artist; Isle - an outstanding reciter; and Perry - a hired boy who is destined for great things; and discovers her passion for poetry and writing while writing letters to her late father on hidden-away letter-bills.

Public Domain (P)2019 Andrea Emmes

a book that every aspiring writer should read

Emily writes because she needs to write.
Although LM Montgomery uses the plight of another orphan to explore relationships, this is not a novel quite like Anne of Green Gables. Emily is surrounded by family, and deep ties to the past. Emily matures through observations and experiences and relationships.

The narration is done in a style that is dignified and enjoyable.

Delightful

She possesses many of the Corky qualities that Anna Green Gable’s does. a delightful read.

Too stressful

Narrator has a pressured way of talking. Not enjoying as we’ve used previous LM Montgomery books to help wind down at night.