Sheltered, nine-year-old Elizabeth Ann is terrified when she is sent from her loving Aunt Frances to live with "those horrid Putney Vermont cousins". But she comes to love her new family, who teaches her self-reliance. Then her aunt recovers, and Elizabeth Ann must choose between two ways of life. Illustrated.
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Sheltered, nine-year-old Elizabeth Ann is terrified when she is sent from her loving Aunt Frances to live with "those horrid Putney Vermont cousins". But she comes to love her new family, who teaches her self-reliance. Then her aunt recovers, and Elizabeth Ann must choose between two ways of life. Illustrated.
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Add this copy of Understood Betsy to cart. $2.20, good condition, Sold by OnlineGoodwill rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nashville, TN, UNITED STATES.
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Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are solid. the cover is intact, but may show scuffs or light creases, as well as a possible rolled corner. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, The former owner may have written their name inside the front or back cover. COVER WILL VARY.
Add this copy of Understood Betsy to cart. $2.41, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Yearling Books.
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Add this copy of Understood Betsy to cart. $2.41, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Yearling Books.
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Add this copy of Understood Betsy to cart. $2.98, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Scholastic.
I read this book as a child and wanted to read it again to refresh my memory. It was every bit as delightful as it was then.
mommyschooler
Jan 8, 2008
Wonderful Book!
This is a wonderful read aloud with your children. A very heartwarming look at the past.
melody
May 17, 2007
Understood Betsy
This is a great book for read-aloud at school, and is a wonderful picture of the past.
VoraciousReader
Apr 5, 2007
Classic Children's Literature
Understood Betsey is a delightful story about a timid girl, dependent on her aunts, who is transformed into someone of character, strength, and ability. Betsey learns solid moral lessons, often through humorous mishaps, that readers of any age would do well to remember. She learns that doing something good only for the praise you get, is not the best motivation. She also learns to think and care about others.
The author's attachment to the Montessori style of education is quite apparent in her portrayal of Betsey's schooling. She promotes learning at one's own pace and points out that learning to live is more important than learning how to pass a paper examination.
In summary, this is a good, wholesome book with warm characters. The author weaves a tale which will both amuse her readers and cause them to stop and think.
