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Summary: Heaven indeed
Review: There's nothing like a Betsy book ... I'm 29 and have read them all at least twenty times since I was young. They just get better with age. If you've never read it, get started ... you'll be all the happier for doing so.
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Summary: Heaven indeed
Review: There's nothing like a Betsy book ... I'm 29 and have read them all at least twenty times since I was young. They just get better with age. If you've never read it, get started ... you'll be all the happier for doing so.
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Summary: A story that is timeless
Review: This is a wonderful series of books, which I prefer to return to than the "Little House" series. I was introduced to these rather late (hey, I wasn't alive in the 50s, okay?) I find them charming and timeless. Even though the skirts are ankle-length, the boys don't swear, and Daddy doesn't get any mouthing off from the kids, the people in it seem modern in their feelings. And it takes a darn talented writer to have various girls patting on beauty products and not make them look vain...We follow teenage Betsy, along with best friend Tacy, through the tangle of young adult life. Accompanying them are Betsy's sister the budding singer Julia, her warm and kind parents, and a new character: the Ray family cook. Amid the flurry of friendships and incidents therein, Betsy is courted (courted, not dated. It meant walking her to school) by at least two boys -- Joe and Tony; she is also competing against Tony in an essay competition. Though many of the events in the book are fairly lighthearted, there are also serious topics. Among them is the growing attraction of the Episcopalian church for Julia and Betsy, who are Baptists. The question of how they can tell their father of their wishes was a very mature and intriguing plot device, and I was genuinely relieved at the conclusion of it. Despite the various "edgy" books put out now, this is a book that is far more appealing -- sweet and bright, but never sugary or sentimental. The writing style is surprisingly modern and descriptive, without overdoing anything. The speech patterns are GREAT. This book falls into the same category as "Meet Me In St. Louis," a nice world with nice people. Mr. and Mrs. Ray are wise and kindly -- not just to their kids, but all kids. Betsy is a great character, strong and independent and remarkably free in her thinking, considering these events took place near the turn of the century. Be sure to read this book! (And all of Lovelace's books...)
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Summary: A million Betsy fans can't be wrong.
Review: This review could be written for any of the Betsy books, but this one is my fave. Like all of the books in the series this book is about the life of a young girl in Minnesota. Not only is it interesting from a historical perspective--what they wore, what they did--it is also just a great story about a family that never gets sentimental or preachy. The characters are also well developed, including the minor characters that reappear in the series. It is interesting to note that althought these books take place in the early 1900's and were written in the 40's (I think) Betsy and her sister Julia both plan on going to college and having careers. My mother read these books and passed them along to me and even though I am in my 30's I still reread them every few years. I have also introduced them to young readers with great success.
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Summary: A million Betsy fans can't be wrong.
Review: This review could be written for any of the Betsy books, but this one is my fave. Like all of the books in the series this book is about the life of a young girl in Minnesota. Not only is it interesting from a historical perspective--what they wore, what they did--it is also just a great story about a family that never gets sentimental or preachy. The characters are also well developed, including the minor characters that reappear in the series. It is interesting to note that althought these books take place in the early 1900's and were written in the 40's (I think) Betsy and her sister Julia both plan on going to college and having careers. My mother read these books and passed them along to me and even though I am in my 30's I still reread them every few years. I have also introduced them to young readers with great success.
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Summary: A Great Book!
Review: When I first got this book I wasnt sure if I would like it because,you know its like an old book and really old fashion. Well one day I finally started reading it and I was hooked! It is such a great book,for all age levels! Im 14 and love it and my Aunt also really likes them. The only one Ive read so far is this one Heaven to Betsy,but I can wait to read the other ones too...Im kinda hoping that Ill get them for Christmas :) For a little tip try getting theese books for you kids for Christmas or their birthday Im sure they'll like them too!
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Summary: This goes for all the "Betsy" books
Review: When Maud Hart Lovelace first wrote the "Betsy-Tacy" series, did she know how much so many people, from children to adults, would love them? The series has at least one book that anyone of any age can relate to. 10-year-olds will love "Over the big Hill," high-schoolers will love the books about when Betsy was attending Deep Valley High, etc. And it doesn't end there! Even if you're not the age that Betsy was in one of the books, you can still love all of them! Maud has a way of capturing real feelings and experiences--even bad ones--and turning them into works of art. The "Betsy-Tacy" series really is a work of art, even if it was painted with a pen, and not a paintbrush.
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