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Emily Climbs
Classic fiction
Emily Climbs
Book 2 of the Emily series
Teenage Emily leaves New Moon to attend high school in Shrewsbury, boarding with disapproving Aunt Ruth under restrictions meant to curb her writing. She continues recording the town's absurdities and heartbreaks while enduring social mistakes, romantic confusion, and repeated discouragement from people who doubt her talent. Publication opportunities begin to appear, forcing Emily to distinguish genuine artistic growth from praise that asks her to compromise. Spirited and observant, this middle volume is a strong back-to-school read for anyone who enjoys ambitious heroines, sharp village comedy, and a young artist learning that progress involves both persistence and judgment.
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Emotional manipulation and family conflict · Illness and grief · Mild courtship · A predatory older man behaves inappropriately
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A gently sweet pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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