Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield, Dorothy Canfield Fisher

104 pages first pub 1916 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens classics historical lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

For all of her nine years, fragile Elizabeth Ann has heard her Aunt Frances refer in whispers to her "horrid Putney cousins." But when her aunt can no longer care for her, Elizabeth Ann must leave her sheltered life to live in the wilds of Vermont...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 57%
hopeful 57%
adventurous 42%
emotional 42%
relaxing 42%
informative 28%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.22

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