Book Review: Emily’s Quest by Lucy Maud Montgomery (1927)

This book, like the other Emily books, takes the reader skillfully through Emily’s beautiful story of darkness and despair, pale light and purple enchantment. Emily is a character that will live inside you vividly. She has a mysterious, unique beauty and personality that captivates readers’ hearts. We watch Emily’s talent and passion for writing maturing…

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Book Review: The Story Girl by Lucy Maud Montgomery (1911)

Fourteen-year-old Sara Stanley (called the Story Girl) comes to Carlisle, Prince Edward Island, and along with her cousins and friends, creates a hilarious, fun-packed, colorful, beautiful, sweet summer. The Story Girl is “not beautiful” but “fascinating.” and has a “clear, sweet, far-reaching, bell-like” voice that has the ability to entrance listeners, bring out emotions and…

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