Emily Climbs

In Emily Climbs, the second novel in L. M. Montgomery’s Emily of New Moon trilogy, Emily Byrd Starr continues her journey toward self-discovery and literary ambition. Now a teenager, Emily faces new challenges as she leaves her beloved New Moon Farm to attend high school in Shrewsbury under strict conditions set by her aunt, Elizabeth Murray. Despite the constraints of living with her rigid Aunt Ruth, Emily remains fiercely determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. She pours her heart into her journals and stories, grappling with rejection, self-doubt, and the realities of balancing her creative aspirations with the expectations of those around her. Along the way, Emily deepens her friendships with Teddy Kent, Ilse Burnley, and Perry Miller while navigating the complexities of growing up, including questions of love and loyalty. As Emily’s talent blossoms, she gains confidence in her abilities and begins to see the possibilities of a future shaped by her own choices. With humor, warmth, and richly drawn characters, Emily Climbs offers a poignant and inspiring portrait of a young woman striving to find her place in the world while staying true to herself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)