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Emily Climbs: A Virago Modern Classic (Emily Trilogy)
Emily Climbs A Virago Modern Classic - Emily Trilogy Author:L. M. Montgomery Emily never imagined Aunt Elizabeth would allow her to go to high school in Shrewsbury, and she's thrilled, especially as her close friends Ilse, Teddy and Perry will be there. But there are certain conditions: Emily must board with hateful Aunt Ruth, and she must promise to stop writing stories for three whole years. To Emily, for whom writing ... more »is as essential as breathing, this is unthinkable, but she wants an education, and reluctantly agrees. With the move from her beloved home at New Moon to Aunt Ruth's house, Emily's world is turned upside down. Not only must she prove herself at school, despite rejection and jealousy, but she can no longer count on her friends. Her happy childhood friendships - especially with Teddy and Perry - start to turn into something more complicated. In a small-town community, the merest hint of gossip can cause scandal and hurtful repercussions. Emily never imagined Aunt Elizabeth would allow her to go to high school in Shrewsbury, and she's thrilled, especially as her close friends Ilse, Teddy and Perry will be there. But there are certain conditions: for the whole three years Emily must board with hateful Aunt Ruth, and she must promise to stop writing stories. To Emily, for whom writing is as essential as breathing, this is unthinkable, but she wants an education, and reluctantly agrees. With the move from her beloved home at New Moon to Aunt Ruth's house, Emily's world is turned upside down. Not only must she prove herself at school, despite rejection and jealousy, but she can no longer count on her friends. Her happy childhood friendships - especially with Teddy and Perry - start to turn into something more complicated. In a small-town community, the merest hint of gossip can cause scandal and hurtful repercussions.« less