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  • Emily of New Moon

  • The Emily Trilogy, Book 1
  • Written by: L. M. Montgomery
  • Narrated by: Megan Follows
  • Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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Emily of New Moon

Written by: L. M. Montgomery
Narrated by: Megan Follows
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Lucy Maud Montgomery, the Canadian author of the popular Anne of Green Gables series, introduces us to an endearing new heroine in Emily of New Moon. Like Anne Shirley, Emily Starr is a quick-witted and imaginative orphan who is sent to live with her two maiden aunts at New Moon Farm after her father dies. Though initially disheartened by her strict and conventional Aunt Elizabeth, Emily slowly grows to love her new family and New Moon Farm.

There she makes friends with Ilse Burnley, a tomboy with a blazing temper; quiet, artistic Teddy Kent; and Perry Miller, the hired boy, who Aunt Elizabeth looks down upon because he was born in the impoverished “Stovepipe Town”.

Montgomery considered Emily to be a character much closer to her own personality than Anne, and some of the events which occur in the Emily series happened to Montgomery herself. Emily is described as having black hair, purply violet eyes, elfin ears, pale skin, and a unique and enchanting “slow” smile.

This charming audio adaptation of Emily of New Moon is set against the backdrop of picturesque Prince Edward Island. A delightful story the whole family will enjoy! 

Originally published in 1923

Public Domain (P)2021 Design Sound Productions and Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre

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Far and away the best Emily narration

Whether it's her time immersed in Montgomery's more famous heroine, Anne of Green Gables, or just a degree of acting talent that goes far beyond other audiobook narrators, Megan Follows has deeply understood Emily's luminosity and sensitivity of spirit and portrays her whole story with an electric, soulful immediacy that is absolutely unmatched.

I do wish she were reading the full book rather than an abridged version. But the cuts worked well for the most part. (I disagree with cutting the proper introduction of Dean Priest - but that's more about the dramatic arc of the whole trilogy. The book as a stand-alone can do without it.)

Abridged or not, I desperately hope plans are in the works for Follows to record the rest of the Emily trilogy. Trying to listen to either of the existing recordings of Emily Climbs and Emily's Quest, after hearing Follows, is like going from walking barefoot among the ethereal light off gossamer dew in the meadow of an Island sunrise, to a sensible-shod, middle-aged afternoon stroll from a church tea somewhere landlocked. You might get some of the feel of the era, but you miss the sometimes otherworldly beauty and grace with which Montgomery wrote.

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So good

I wish there were more Anne books that I haven’t read. They are all so good I enjoyed every one. Now books I am listening to our so unsatisfying.

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  • giniareads
  • 2021-07-01

Beautiful!!

I was so excited to learn that Meagan Follows would narrate one of my favorite books. I have loved Emily just a smidgen more than Anne. It was a lovely reading, although was didn't realize it was an abridged version. No matter. This will count as my 7th read. Loved it!

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  • Hanna
  • 2022-08-12

Abridged Severely and Destructive of the Story

I LOVE Emily and have read the books uncountable times. And I love Fallow, but the abridgment that happened in this book was horrible. Especially if someone is planning on listening or reading the rest of the books in the Emily series. Characters are mutilated to make them say things they would never actually say, major events and other characters are flat out skipped. I had to quit halfway through because it was so frustrating. I DO NOT recommend this version to anyone interested in actually getting to know Emily.

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  • Amanda Hartley
  • 2022-10-07

THIS IS ABRIDGED!

Totally missed this is an abridged version. Was so excited to hear "Anne" read Emily. 😭

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  • David C. James
  • 2022-01-13

I can't believe I never read this!

I was a child all over again ! Montgomery brought us characters that are charming and loveable. My favorite next to Anne. I love you Emily! Also, Megan Follows is amazing.

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  • Melissa
  • 2021-07-19

Beautiful narration

I have other copies of this book from Audible, but the narration by Megan Follows here is excellent. It make the story engaging and compelling in ways the others have not. If you're getting "Emily of New Moon", this is absolutely the one to buy.

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  • Camellia L. Harris
  • 2021-07-07

Wonderful Narrator

Very enjoyable. I will always enjoy Megan Follows reading, especially Lucy Maud Montgomery stories. She understands that world. Her voices are distinct and I especially liked the Irish priest. I waited over a year for this recording. I am hoping that the producer will continue with the other Emily books with Ms. Follows as the narrator. I will buy ahead just like I did this one. My only criticism is that it is abridged and therefore ended too quickly.

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  • laurellear
  • 2022-06-15

Rare Delight

A children’s book? Unless you become like little children you cannot see the kingdom of heaven!
Come with open hearts and see!!

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  • Katie
  • 2021-06-24

Just rapturous!

My favorite Anne narrating my favorite L.M. Montgomery—it’s absolute perfection from start to finish!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2023-11-23

Love this Book!

Megan pulled me into this story. I so enjoyed everything about it. It was new to me and I am so glad I took a chance as I love the Author. So well done!

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  • Carrie, Reading to Know
  • 2023-09-04

What I Liked

I don't like the fact that it is abridged but loved it all the same!

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