Emily's Runaway Imagination

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
A Strong Girl Character: Spunky and imaginative Emily Bartlett isn’t afraid of a challenge, whether it’s bleaching a horse or convincing an entire town to build its first-ever library.Hilarious Childhood Adventures: From accidentally getting the hogs drunk on rotten apples to hosting a sleepover that’s a little *too* scary, Emily’s life is never dull.Early 20th Century Setting: Step back in time to Pitchfork, Oregon, a world of brand-new automobiles, party-line telephones, and farm life before every town had a library.For the Love of Libraries: Perfect for young bookworms, this is a heartwarming story about one girl’s determined quest to share the magic of reading with her entire community.