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Emily Climbs: A Virago Modern Classic (The Emily Trilogy #2)

by L. M. Montgomery

Second in the trilogy about an orphan girl with big dreams from the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables and featured in Netflix&’s Russian Doll.Orphaned and sent to live with her stern aunts at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island, Emily Byrd Starr lives a solitary life. She finds comfort in language and writing. She loves to read the dictionary and frequently records all of her problems and worries in her journal—much more fun than knitting stockings.Fortunately, Emily has made some friends but they&’re heading off to high school in Shrewsbury. Emily&’s aunt Elizabeth allows her to go on the condition that she stop writing. With the help of her cousin, Emily manages to strike a deal.Once in Shrewsbury, Emily embarks on her climb toward success with her friends—Ilse, Teddy, and Perry—by her side. Everything begins to go so well. Emily starts writing stories and poems—she even writes for the town newspaper. Soon sparks begin to fly between her and Teddy. But when a fantastic opportunity come her way, Emily is forced to make a decision that will alter the course of her life forever . .

Emily of New Moon: A Virago Modern Classic (Emily Trilogy #31)

by L. M. Montgomery

FROM THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF ANNE OF GREEN GABLESDiscover L. M. Montgomery's own favourite character in the Emily of New Moon trilogy. It features a spirited heroine who will beguile readers of all ages. Emily's story is heart-rending, magical and completely unforgettable. Emily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies, she is left in the care of her mother's family. Emily is a stranger to the proud Murrays, none of whom think they can cope with such a heartbroken, headstrong girl. They decide to draw lots for her, and Emily is sent to live at New Moon with stern Aunt Elizabeth, the head of the clan. Kind Aunt Laura and friendly, eccentric Cousin Jimmy also live at New Moon, though, so she is not without hope.Emily is enchanted by New Moon, but cannot believe she will ever belong there. With her lively imagination and dreams of being a famous writer, she seems to have a talent for scandalising her family. Before long, though, she has made firm friends: Ilse, a tomboy with a blazing temper, Teddy, an aspiring artist, and Perry, the ambitious houseboy. She brings so much life to New Moon, perhaps one day even Aunt Elizabeth will consider herself lucky to have 'won' Emily.Emily's story continues in: Emily Climbs and Emily's Quest, both available from Virago Modern Classics

Emily of New Moon (Emily Ser. #1)

by L. M. Montgomery

Spirited orphan Emily Starr must adjust to her new life on New Moon Farm in this beloved children’s classic by the author of Anne of Green Gables. Set in turn-of-the-century Canada, Emily of New Moon is the coming-of-age story of an imaginative young orphan named Emily Byrd Starr. Ever since her mother died when she was four, Emily has been raised by her loving father. But when Douglas Starr dies of tuberculosis, ten-year-old Emily is sent to live with her maiden aunts, Elizabeth and Laura Murray, and their cousin Jimmy at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island, where she suffers loneliness unlike anything she’s ever felt before. Despite conflicts with her strict aunt Elizabeth, Emily finds solace in writing and in nature, and eventually makes friends with hot-tempered tomboy Ilse Burnley, artist Teddy Kent, and a hired boy on the farm, Perry Miller. But will she ever come to love New Moon Farm and call it home? Lucy Maud Montgomery would follow Emily’s story in two subsequent novels, Emily Climbs and Emily’s Quest. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Emily of New Moon

by L. M. Montgomery

Lucy Maud Montgomery has been beloved by generations of readers for her Anne of Green Gables stories. In the celebrated Emily trilogy, of which Emily of New Moon is the first volume, Montgomery draws a more realistic portrait of a young girl's life on Prince Edward Island. The twin threads of bright and dark, love and cruelty, hope and despair intertwine in a pattern as significant as it is enduring.Along with Emily Climbs and Emily's Quest, Emily of New Moon insightfully portrays the beauty and anguish of growing up.

Emily's Quest: A Virago Modern Classic (Emily Trilogy #32)

by L. M. Montgomery

From the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables comes the story of Emily Starr, L.M. Montgomery's own favourite character, in the Emily of New Moon trilogy. There are two things in life Emily Starr is certain of - that she will be a great writer and that she and Teddy Kent were destined to be together. School is over and one by one her friends leave to follow their dreams, including Teddy, who goes to art school in Montreal. Emily chooses to stay at New Moon, and though she misses her friends, she knows the path of a writer is a solitary one.With each visit home Emily's friends seem more distant, especially Teddy. Desolate, but determined to hide her feelings, she throws herself into finishing her novel. When it is rejected, though, her confidence is shattered. To banish all thoughts of Teddy, Emily agrees to marry a man she doesn't love and give up on her dreams forever. But can she really have been so wrong about everything?Heart-rending, magical and vibrant, Emily's unforgettable story concludes in Emily's Quest, a Virago Modern Classic.

Emily's Quest: Large Print (The Emily Trilogy)

by L. M. Montgomery

A young woman on the brink of adulthood comes to terms with love and her ambitions in this series finale by the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables. After graduating high school, seventeen-year-old Emily Starr is ready to pursue her destiny as a great writer from the comfort of her hometown, New Moon. Meanwhile, her friends and her childhood sweetheart, Teddy Kent, are headed elsewhere to chase their own aspirations. Feeling rejected by friends and her beloved, Emily throws herself into completing her novel, only to have it rejected by publishers. After suffering from a life-threatening illness, Emily is forced to reconsider her options, what it means to be a writer, and pursuing a married life with a man she doesn’t truly love . . .

Anne of Green Gables: The Complete Collection (Aladdin Classics)

by L. M. Montgomery Katherine Paterson

When Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables farm on Prince Edward Island, she surprises everyone: first of all, she is a girl. Marilla Cuthbert and her brother, Matthew, had specifically asked for an orphan boy. She has bright red hair that won't manage and a mouth that won't shut. Nothing will ever be the same at Green Gables!A favorite story of generations of girls ever since it was first published in 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic story of one girl's profound effect on a small Canadian community has stayed in print for nearly one hundred years and has been made into a popular TV series and even a musical.

The Case of the Amazing Zelda: Milo & Jazz #4 (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #Vol. 4)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

There's a psychic in town—a pet psychic! But is the Amazing Zelda really as amazing as she seems? Milo and Jazz are on the case! (Super Sleuthing Skills: Predict and Test, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Buried Bones (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

When it's time to dig up the town time capsule, all that is found is a mysterious note...and a skeleton! To everyone's relief, "Herman" turns out to be the long-lost skeleton from the high school science lab. Can Milo and Jazz gather enough clues to find the missing capsule and solve a 75-year-old mystery? (Super Sleuthing Skills: Make Connections, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Crooked Campaign (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #9)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

Campaign mania hits Westview when Jazz decides to run for school president. But is someone stealing all her best ideas? And how? Milo and Jazz must solve the mystery—before Election Day! (Super Sleuthing Skills: Relevant and Irrelevant Information, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Diamonds in the Desk (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

A jewelry store is robbed. A diamond necklace mysteriously shows up in Milo’s desk at school. The connection is crystal clear . . . isn’t it? Detective duo Milo and Jazz tackle their eighth case in this exciting mystery! (Super Sleuthing Skills: Work Backward, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Haunted Haunted House: Milo & Jazz #3 (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #Vol. 3)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

A ghost? At school? Detective duo Milo and Jazz have their hands full when they find out their class' "haunted house" might really be haunted! (Super Sleuthing Skills: Cause and Effect, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the July 4th Jinx (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #Vol. 5)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

It's the Fourth of July! There are fireworks, parades, pies, games―and a jinx? When everything at the fair starts going wrong, detectives-in-training Milo and Jazz must find out: is it really a jinx―or is it sabotage? (Super Sleuthing Skills: Role Play, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Locked Box (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

Someone stole 100 dollars from a locked cashbox . . . and almost everyone in school thinks the culprit is Jazz! When Jazz is put on trial in student court, it's up to Milo to prove her not guilty! (Super Sleuthing Skills: Make a Model, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Missing Moose (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

Milo’s team is losing the camp Color War. But their awesome moose mascot could help them pull off a win. That is, until it mysteriously disappears. Can Milo and Jazz crack the case? (Super Sleuthing Skills: Communicate, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Poisoned Pig (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

Who would want to harm an adorable pet piglet? Milo and Jazz have to find out the identity of the mysterious pig poisoner. And there’s no time to lose! (Super Sleuthing Skills: Find a Pattern, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Purple Pool (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

How can a pool suddenly turn purple? And who could be behind it? Detective duo Milo and Jazz make a splash as they investigate their most colorful case yet! (Super Sleuthing Skills: Infer, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Stinky Socks (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #1)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

The high school’s star pitcher is missing his lucky socks, and his pitching is going to pieces! Can detective duo Milo and Jazz find the thief—before the big game? (Super Sleuthing Skills: Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case of the Superstar Scam (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #10)

by Lewis B. Montgomery

When teen idol Starr Silveira comes to Westview to film an episode of her hit TV show, Super Starr, the entire town is abuzz. But when kids start receiving mysterious letters from "Starr" asking them to hand over their valuable show memorabilia, Milo and Jazz suspect one thing: a super scam! Super Sleuthing Skills: Venn Diagrams, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)

The Case Of The Missing Moose (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level M)

by Lewis Montgomery Amy Wummer

Anne of Avonlea: Anne Of Green Gables; Anne Of Avonlea; Anne Of The Island; Anne's House Of Dreams (Anne Of Green Gables Ser. #2)

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne Series Book #2It's hard to remember a time before the irrepressible Anne Shirley came to Green Gables. Now a graduate of Queen's Academy, Anne is ready to take up the challenge of being the schoolma'am to the children of Avonlea, even as she helps Marilla run the farm and care for two orphaned children.And with new friends and new adventures waiting just around the bend, life with Anne proves to be anything but boring.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.

Anne of Avonlea: Large Print (First Avenue Classics ™)

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

It has been five years since Anne Shirley first came to the Cuthbert farm on Prince Edward Island, and she is just as full of dreams and schemes at sixteen as she was at eleven. Anne has started teaching at the Avonlea School, where she finds a kindred spirit in Paul Irving, a young student who shares her imagination and whimsy. Anne and her friends attempt to reconcile Paul's father and their friend Miss Lavendar Lewis, who were once childhood sweethearts. Anne may be older, but she has the same knack for getting into trouble and charming everyone she meets. This coming of age story, first published in 1909, is the sequel to Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables.

Anne of Green Gables: An Illustrated Classic (Wordsworth Classics)

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Best-selling Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery published the first book in her charming series in 1908, making it a literary favorite for more than a hundred years. Published as a children's novel, the story of Anne Shirley, an orphan, was inspired by the author's childhood adventures on rural Prince Edward Island. It follows Anne's journey as she moves to a farm on Prince Edward Island to live with a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them with farming chores. The story follows Anne as she makes a home and comes of age on the island.

Anne of Green Gables (Anne Of Green Gables)

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Life is forever changed at Green Gables, a tranquil farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island, with the arrival of a redheaded chatterbox named Anne. The spirited, precocious 11-year-old orphan finds "scope for imagination" everywhere she looks, transforming the lives of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, her elderly guardians, with her merry doings and misadventures. Anne--spelled with an "e," as she gravely informs new acquaintances--builds a world of enchantment around Green Gables and its surrounding woodlands, lakes, and valleys. Thanks to the freckle-faced girl's imaginative musings, the rustic region's natural wonders blossom into a fairyland of endless romance. Anne's inspired prattle, goodwill, and joie de vivre win her a warm circle of friends, just as they have won the hearts of readers around the world. Since its first appearance in 1908, the novel has led generations of children to laugh and cry--but mostly laugh--along with this beloved story's vivacious heroine. Now this inexpensive edition, complete and unabridged, introduces new readers to the ageless charm of a fanciful world made real by love and friendship.

Anne of Green Gables: Anne Of Avonlea; Anne Of The Island; Anne Of Green Gables (Anne Of Green Gables Ser. #1)

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne Series Book #1A skinny, red-headed girl was not what Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert had in mind when they decided to adopt an orphaned boy to help around the farm. But from the moment she arrives at Green Gables, Anne Shirley knows she's found her home . . . and is determined to do whatever it takes to win Marilla and Matthew over.But will Anne's knack for getting into scrapes—cracking her slate over a boy's head at school, falling off the roof of a friend's house, and dyeing her own hair green—force Marilla and Matthew to send her back to the orphanage just when she's found the kindred spirits she's been searching for?Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.

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