Betsy-Tacy (Betsy-Tacy, #1)
Betsy-Tacy (Betsy-Tacy, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Minnesota • 1900s
2007
7-10 years
650L
Super Short Summary
Betsy-Tacy is a children's book series by Maud Hart Lovelace, with illustrations by Lois Lenski. It chronicles the lives of Betsy Ray and her friend Tacy Kelly from their early childhood in a small Minnesota town at the turn of the 20th century, exploring themes of friendship, community, and growing up.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Betsy-Tacy, written by Maud Hart Lovelace and illustrated by Lois Lenski, receives praise for its charming depiction of childhood friendships and turn-of-the-century Midwestern life. Readers appreciate the warm, nostalgic narrative and relatable characters. However, some mention that the plot may feel slow-paced by contemporary standards. Overall, it remains a beloved classic.
Who Should Read Betsy-Tacy (Betsy-Tacy, #1)?
Readers who enjoy Betsy-Tacy by Lois Lenski and Maud Hart Lovelace are typically aficionados of nostalgic, wholesome children’s literature focusing on enduring friendships and everyday adventures. Fans of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery and Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder will find similar charm and warmth.
25,034 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Minnesota • 1900s
2007
7-10 years
650L
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