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mdevlin923's review against another edition
3.0
Betsy and Tacy are best friends with great imaginations and fun explorations in their small town.
Sweet, charming, and quaint; a good choice for a family read-aloud.
Sweet, charming, and quaint; a good choice for a family read-aloud.
thenovelbook's review against another edition
4.0
What an absolutely idyllic childhood. It's a shame I didn't read this when I was five or six. I would have loved it. Even as an adult, it's really cute and sometimes very funny (and other times very touching).
Quick, pleasant read.
Quick, pleasant read.
suehc's review against another edition
5.0
This book takes me back to my childhood. Such a sweet simple story with lovable characters. This book put a smile on my face.
eggjen's review against another edition
4.0
I read this out loud to my 6 year old and 3 year old. My son, 6, enjoyed hearing about all the antics of best friends Betsy and Tacy. Though the frequent descriptions of their favorite fashions often bored him, Betsy's amazing imagination and the adventures they found themselves in were adorable and held his interest. This was my first time reading the series and I'll be continuing with his but probably on my own.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful book and series. I have read every book in this series and enjoyed all of them (I bought the books too). Sweet characters and a nice small town. Great book for children.
stacikristine's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh, this was such a sweet story. My daughter (7) and I really enjoyed it. We are already planning to read the next.
jennifermreads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Given that the main characters are five-years-old, I think, if I had read this when I was a young girl, I think I’d rank this as a five-star read.
{Content note: One chapter deals with the death of Tacy’s infant sister. Other than that chapter, it is light and fun. It is full of make-believe, little girl adventures, and friendship. You know, the things little girls should experience as little girls.}
For the life of me, I cannot recall how on earth this title crossed my radar. Did I see mention of it in another book? Was a friend reminiscing about favorite childhood reads? How ever it came to my stack of library loans, it was fun to visit its pages. Reading Betsy-Tacy was quite like revisiting The Boxcar Children or, for older readers, Little Women: full of nostalgia and warmth.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Tacy's baby sister dies after a brief illness. The death is not detailed but Betsy does comfort Tacy at length.roseleaf24's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so happy that our little library (with a pretty sad collection, especially in the children's section) has the whole series in their 60th Anniversary Edition. This gentle book is historical fiction that doesn't go to great lengths to explain itself, but gives enough detail to show the differences in life. Some of the episodes are rooted in the time period, but all have aspects that are timeless. The beauty with which the death of Tacy's baby sister is dealt with is astounding. I read these as a kid, and am so glad to have found them to read again.