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Summary: Emily shines
Review: Like many others, I came to this book as a child after exhausting the Anne series and still craving more of the world L.M. Montgomery created. Anne was my favorite as a child, which you can tell by comparing my beat-up copy of Anne of Green Gables and the nearly-pristine copy of Emily of New Moon. I still have a special place in my grownup heart for Anne, but in recently rereading Emily of New Moon, I discovered so many similarities between me and that poetic little girl who gets "the flash." I love all Montgomery's books because it's fascinating to read about a time when children were expected to behave so differently from today in a place that seems lovely and peaceful compared to today's busy world of computers, video games and television. It's nice to read about a child who so strongly relied on her imagination; I hope to teach my future children to do the same.
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Summary: Fantastic Young Adult Reading
Review: Ten-year-old Emily Starr always felt that she had the most wonderful life. She never felt lonely, as she was blessed enough to live with her beloved Father, her adored cats, Saucy Sal, and Mike, and a collection of fine books for her to read at anytime. It didn't even bother her to have Ellen, her somewhat wicked housekeeper around. But in one quick instant Emily's life is suddenly turned upside down. After having a fine life she receives the news that her Father is dying, and when he does finally pass, 10-year-old Emily is left an orphan, and is suddenly forced to move to New Moon Farm with her mean Aunt Elizabeth, who makes her choose only one of her beloved cats to accompany her during the move. Emily's only solace from her depression of her Father's death, and dealing with her stern Aunt are the new friends she makes: Ilse, a tomboy with an extreme temper; Teddy, a fantastic artist; and Perry, also a newcomer to school, who has sailed all over the world with his Father. Soon, thanks to her new adventures and friends, Emily realizes that New Moon isn't that bad at all, and maybe, just maybe, she'll be able to think of herself as Emily of New Moon. This is my second L.M. Montgomery novel, and I was very pleased by the outcome of it. Emily is a strong-willed, hard-headed character, with a sense of adventure, whom stands up for everything, and everyone, that she believes in. Her Aunt is an exciting character, even though she is a bit cruel, and her friends are three people whom the reader longs to know and be friends with in reality. The descriptions are so vivid, realistic, and beautiful that you actually feel as if you are with Emily, running along the trails and through the gardens of New Moon. A must-have book for all fans of novels with a bit of history tucked into them. Erika Sorocco
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Summary: A more sophisticated read
Review: The Emily of New Moon series is hands down, my favourite piece of children's literature. I first read them at age 9 or 10 when my brother gave them to me as a Christmas present and I've read them dozens of times since. It's unfortunate that so many times when we talk about Emily, it's to compare her to Anne. She can certainly stand on her own. But lots of the plot elements are the same: strong-willed orphan girl finds her way into the heart of confirmed bachelor and old maid(s). However, Emily is a more sophisticated character (and as an avid Anne addict, it pains me to say that.) She's is not the delightful Pollyanna that Anne was - she has some character flaws. Sometimes she's overly stubborn or overly proud. She has a lot of the characteristics I had as an eleven year old; perhaps that's why she's become such a favourite of mine. There are some darker aspects in this book too that readers of Montgomery's short stories will recognize: a near-death experience and an element of the supernatural. I found Emily's relationships more realistic too. She is taunted at school on the first day; she wonders if her Aunt Elizabeth loves her. Most children have the relationships that Emily had, ones that are passionate and loving, but often frustrating as well. The second and third books are even better prove as Emily's complicated love life evolves and her dreams of being a writer continue to elude her. If you're a parent I urge you to give these books to your children. I feel so glad I read them when I was young because Emily had a bit of a harder time of life, but still managed to be incredibly happy. For children who haven't yet met their real-life Diana Barrys or Gilbert Blythes, I highly recommend that they meet the fictional Emily Starr of New Moon. If you're an adult, you might find these books highly comforting too. I know I still like to read them on rainy days when the world is feeling a little harder than usual. The familiar style and the picturesque atmosphere are sure to comfort.
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Summary: A time tested book full of a wonderful imagination.
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read thanks to the imagination of Emily through Ms. Montgomery. Emily's mother has been dead for some time and Emily's life was going fine until one day her father died and she had to go live with her mothers relatives. At first she didn't think life could ever be worse, until she met Isle, Perry, and Teddy who changed her life for the better. She would play with Isle and talk with Teddy and Perry was a hired boy who couldn't read or write until she taught him. She finally settled in and found that life at New Moon with the loving Aunt Laura, the wonderfully creative cousin Jimmy of whom stern Aunt Elizabeth had had a part in his falling into a well when they were younger. Through writing in her Jimmy-book, which was her secret diary and her friends Emily comes to love her life at New Moon
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