
Emily of New Moon
1998 • Drama • TV-Y7
Emily of New Moon is a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2000. The series originally aired in the United States on the Cookie Jar Toons block on This TV and it is currently seen in Canada on the Viva, Bravo! and Vision TV cable channels. The series, produced by Salter Street Films, was based on the Emily of New Moon series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The series consisted of three seasons of thirteen episodes and one season of seven episodes, for a total of forty-six. The executive producers were Micheline Charest, Michael Donovan, and Ronald Weinberg.
The series starred Martha MacIsaac as the titular orphan Emily Starr. Susan Clark and Sheila McCarthy played Emily's aunts Elizabeth and Laura, who had taken on the responsibility of raising Emily following her father's death, and Stephen McHattie played her cousin Jimmy. Susan Clark left the series after the first season when her character, Elizabeth, was killed off.
Recurring cast included Chip Ciupka as Mr. Carpenter, Peter Donaldson as Ian Bowles, Richard Donat as Dr. Burnley, Kris Lemche as Perry Miller, John Neville as Uncle Malcolm, Jessica Pellerin as Ilse Burnley, Shawn Roberts as Teddy Kent, and Linda Thorson as Cousin Isabel.
If you have yet to delve into L. M. Montgomery's enchanting Emily series, you're in for a literary treat that surpasses the charms of its television adaptation. The novels - "Emily of New Moon," "Emily Climbs," and "Emily's Quest" - invite readers into a world that is rich with the lyrical prose and vivid descriptions that Montgomery is renowned for. By exploring the depths of Emily's adventurous spirit and her journey of self-discovery in the books, you'll encounter nuanced character development and introspective moments that bring Emily's aspirations and challenges to life in a way the screen cannot fully convey.
While the TV series provides a visual glimpse into Emily's world, the novels offer readers the opportunity to truly inhabit the landscapes of rural Prince Edward Island, experience the imaginative flights of fancy of young Emily Byrd Starr, and ride the emotional waves of her kinship and friendships. Montgomery's books are not just stories to be followed but experiences to be cherished. As Emily's narrative unfolds across three novels, readers are drawn into a tender exploration of dreams, resilience, and creativity, making them invaluable companions on cold winter nights or sun-dappled afternoons.
Emily of New Moon inspired from
Emily Climbs
by L. M. Montgomery
Emily's Quest
by L. M. Montgomery
Emily of New Moon
by L. M. Montgomery