Discover books similar to "Emily of Deep Valley"

Betty Smith

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

This classic novel tells the story of Francie Nolan, a young girl growing up in poverty in Brooklyn during the early 20th century. Like Emily of Deep Valley, Francie is a strong and intelligent protagonist who strives to better herself despite her difficult circumstances.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

This children's classic tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside after her parents die. There, she discovers a hidden garden and sets about restoring it, in the process learning about friendship, love, and the healing power of nature. Like Emily of Deep Valley, Mary is a strong-willed and independent protagonist who learns to find her place in the world.

L.M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables

This beloved series tells the story of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan who is sent to live with a brother and sister on Prince Edward Island. Like Emily of Deep Valley, Anne is a bright and imaginative protagonist who learns to navigate the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world.

Dodie Smith

I Capture the Castle

This novel tells the story of Cassandra Mortmain, a young girl growing up in a crumbling castle in England during the 1930s. Like Emily of Deep Valley, Cassandra is a keen observer of the world around her and struggles to find her place in it. This book is a great choice for readers who enjoyed the coming-of-age story and historical setting of Emily of Deep Valley.

Daphne du Maurier

Rebecca

This classic novel tells the story of a young woman who marries a wealthy widower and moves into his estate, only to be haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca. Like Emily of Deep Valley, this book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, love, and self-discovery. It's a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical setting and complex characters of Emily of Deep Valley.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

This classic novel tells the story of Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island and becomes embroiled in the lavish and decadent world of his wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Like Emily of Deep Valley, this book explores themes of love, identity, and the American Dream. It's a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical setting and complex characters of Emily of Deep Valley.

Louisa May Alcott

Little Women

This classic novel tells the story of the March sisters, four young women growing up in New England during the Civil War. Like Emily of Deep Valley, this book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. It's a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical setting and strong female characters of Emily of Deep Valley.

Charlotte Bronte

Jane Eyre

This classic novel tells the story of Jane Eyre, a young orphan who becomes a governess and falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester. Like Emily of Deep Valley, this book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. It's a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical setting and complex characters of Emily of Deep Valley.

Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice

This classic novel tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman who must navigate the complex social world of 19th-century England in order to find love and happiness. Like Emily of Deep Valley, this book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. It's a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical setting and strong female characters of Emily of Deep Valley.

Baroness Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel

This classic novel tells the story of Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy Englishman who leads a double life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a masked hero who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution. Like Emily of Deep Valley, this book is a historical adventure that explores themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. It's a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical setting and fast-paced plot of Emily of Deep Valley.

Mark Twain

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

This classic novel tells the story of Huck Finn, a young boy who runs away from home and embarks on a series of adventures along the Mississippi River. Like Emily of Deep Valley, this book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. It's a great choice for readers who enjoyed the historical setting and strong male characters of Emily of Deep Valley.