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reverie_reads_everything's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
samiwise's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
leasummer's review against another edition
5.0
This is a delightful classic from 1917. Elizabeth Ann, aka Betsy, is a delightful girl who shows the difference direction from adults can make in a little girl's attitude about herself and what she can do. Good lessons and mischievous adventures abound.
searser's review against another edition
5.0
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.
elainegl's review against another edition
5.0
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.
befab1486's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
typographic_whimsy's review against another edition
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
4.5
erine's review against another edition
4.0
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.