Emily of New Moon: Delight and Magic Story About an Orphan Girl Growing up on Prince Edward Island (Paperback)

<p>Emily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely-until her beloved father died. </p><p><br></p><p>Now Emily's an orphan, and her mother's snobbish relatives are taking her to live with them at New Moon Farm. She's sure she won't be happy. </p><p><br></p><p>Emily deals with stiff, stern Aunt Elizabeth and her malicious classmates by holding her head high and using her quick wit. </p><p><br></p><p>Things begin to change when she makes friends: with Teddy, who does marvelous drawings; with Perry, who's sailed all over the world with his father yet has never been to school; and above all, with Ilse, a tomboy with a blazing temper. </p><p><br></p><p>Amazingly, Emily finds New Moon beautiful and fascinating. With new friends and adventures, Emily might someday think of herself as Emily of New Moon. </p>