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belkissmisa's review against another edition
4.0
what an amazing important children book! glorious!
A gem, an underrated gem!
A gem, an underrated gem!
the_herbal_carnivore's review
4.0
What a delightful story! My daughters gave it 3.5 and 5 stars, both enjoying the story and even my son finally decided it was a good story once he actually started listening to it.
I myself really enjoyed reading about the adventures of little Betsy realizing she was actually much more capable than she ever thought.
I myself really enjoyed reading about the adventures of little Betsy realizing she was actually much more capable than she ever thought.
ejpreads's review
5.0
Just finished this for the second time. The first read was when Caleb was in 4th grade. This time we all read it together (even Marc). I love it as much as I remember.
The main character has grown up pampered and coddled her whole life, and because of an emergency health situation she is sent to be with the (horrors) Putney cousins in VT. There Betsy comes alive and learns to think because the adults she is with expects her to be able to do and think for herself. It is even more lovely than watching a butterfly's first flight.
The main character has grown up pampered and coddled her whole life, and because of an emergency health situation she is sent to be with the (horrors) Putney cousins in VT. There Betsy comes alive and learns to think because the adults she is with expects her to be able to do and think for herself. It is even more lovely than watching a butterfly's first flight.
ashleyselland's review against another edition
5.0
Such a sweet story!! My 6 & 8 year olds loved it as well as myself.
grizzlyrun's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
apochemu's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was charming and it was fun to see Betsy transform and learn life lessons. I liked reading it with Gabe and hearing his take on it. I think I need to live a year on the Putney farm too.
flyingonredwings's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A beautiful classic
margaretmechinus's review
5.0
I just love this lovely book full of love and lovely people, written in a delightful manner, with delightful insights. One insight it gave me when I first read it was that our homeschooling adventure was going to turn out just fine.