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Betsy Books (SERIES) by Carolyn Haywood

Betsy series

By Carolyn Haywood
Level 4
Review:

Originally published in 1939, the first book in the Betsy series has never been out of print. The story follows sweet, adorable Betsy as she starts first grade. Her adventures, such as getting lost as she walks to school, are not fast-paced, but they are cute, uplifting, and wholesome—a beautiful look at the innocence of childhood. Children, especially girls, will probably like the books up through age nine.

Books in this series we recommend: Back to School with Betsy, Betsy and Billy, Betsy and Mr. Kilpatrick, Betsy and the Boys, Betsy and the Circus, Betsy’s Busy Summer, Betsy’s Little Star, Betsy’s Play School, Betsy’s Winterhouse, Merry Christmas from Betsy, Snowbound with Betsy

Books in this series that did not make the book list: None

(Reviewed by Jenny Phillips)

Series Yes
Genre Fiction
Digital Format Audiobook
  • E-Book
  • Gentle Favorite
  • 3 Entertainment Value
  • 4 Moral Value
  • 3 Educational Value
  • 4.5 Literary Value
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