Emily never imagined that Aunt Elizabeth would let her go to high school in Shrewsbury and she is excited, especially since her close friends, Ilse, Teddy, and Perry will be there. However, there are certain conditions: for the three years, she must stay with the disagreeable Aunt Ruth and promise to stop writing stories. For Emily, this is unthinkable, but she wants an education and submits with a heavy heart. With the move from her beloved home at New Moon to Aunt Ruth's house, her world is turned upside down. She must not only prove herself at school, despite rejection and jealousy, but she can no longer rely on her friends. Her cheerful childhood friendships - especially with Teddy and Perry - are starting to become more complicated and in a small town, even the slightest rumor can cause a scandal.