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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
Understood Betsy is one of my all-time favorite books. I love the narrator and style of writing. I love the subtle humor and wit sprinkled throughout. So many good lessons on thinking for yourself, working hard, and not judging a book by its cover. I read this aloud to my kids for our homeschool lessons, but it is one that touched me personally and holds a special place in my heart.
I checked this book out from the library intending to read it to my 6 & 4 year old girls, however after reading the first few pages, I realized it was a bit too old for them. The heroine is 9 and I think that's probably the perfect age for a child to read this book. However, I've wanted to read it for so long that I read the whole thing to myself. I loved it! Maybe I'm really 9 instead of 40, but I thought it was a wonderful read.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Not sure how I missed this among Laura Ingalls, Anne Shirley, Jo Marcy, Betsy-Tacy, the All-of-a-Kind family, and the Gilbreths, but this deserves a place right in there.
If you’re looking for a book about growth mindset, this one will do it.
If you’re looking for a book about growth mindset, this one will do it.
A delightful children's book that I've read several times. Elizabeth Ann is raised by her fluttery maiden-lady aunts, but when illness strikes she must go live with some rural relatives. There she is dubbed "Betsy", and her understanding grows by leaps and bounds! It's a joy to live life looking over her shoulder for this brief little novel.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes