Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warm humor to this funny, sweet story of a girl with big dreams.
Can imaginative Emily make her biggest dream come true?
Spunky Emily Bartlett lives in an old farmhouse in Pitchfork, Oregon at a time when automobiles are brand-new inventions and libraries are a luxury few small towns can afford. Her runaway imagination leads her to bleach a horse, hold a very scary sleepover, and feed the hogs an unusual treat. But can she use her lively mind to help bring a library to Pitchfork?
"Written with Cleary's customary warmth and humor. The time of the story, about 1920, is delightfully brought to life."—Booklist
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"This book was good b/c the girl really wants a library, and I like that b/c I like to read books. I learned that sometimes it feels like you're never going to get what you want, but if you keep believing in yourself, you'll get it. " — Grace (5 out of 5 stars)
"This book was good b/c the girl really wants a library, and I like that b/c I like to read books. I learned that sometimes it feels like you're never going to get what you want, but if you keep believing in yourself, you'll get it. "
“Christina Moore’s careful enunciation, chagrined exclamations and controlled intensity convey the high drama Emily experiences daily. ”
“A warm, funny and family-centered book about the strength of a girl’s belief (despite the odds) and of dreams coming true.”
“Emily is vividly real.”
“Emily’s adventures make the book as freshly funny as Henry Huggins.”
" I cant really rate this because I read it so long ago that I barely remember it. "
" It took me FOREVER to read this one page that I forget. "
" Rave reviews from R&A...they wanted to sit parked in the car to finish it. B. Cleary makes storytelling seem effortless. "
" This is the third one of my group of favorites from Beverly Cleary's collection. "
" This was one of my favorite books when I was little, because I had such a runaway imagination!! "
" My (then 12 yo) son loved this book. It turned him onto E.A. Poe and "The Raven." "
" This was the best book I ever read! It was great! "
" It was an okay book. There wasn't a lot of events happening in. "
" Not as awesome as Ramona but still a great read by Beverly Cleary. "
" The kids really enjoyed this one. I think we must be Beverly Cleary fans :) "
" Stephen and I just finished reading this as our bedtime book. We both loved it. Great descriptions of what it was like to live at the turn of the century, and a good story too! "
" One of my all-time favorites. I love the pie-baking chapter! "
" pretty good... favorite beverly cleary book "
Beverly Cleary (1916–2021) was an American author of highly acclaimed fiction for children and young adults, including the Henry Huggins series, Ramon Quimby series, stand-alone novels, picture books, and two memoirs. Some of her many awards include the Newbery Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the National Medal of Arts. She was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged to have books sent to their tiny town from the state library and acted as a librarian in a room over a bank. It was there that she learned to love books. Generations of children have grown up with Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph Mouse, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. Her books continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages throughout the world.
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.
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