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sunnyolaf's review against another edition
5.0
I read all of the Betsy books when I was a child. To this day whenever I feel sad or sick I enjoy going back and reading them just for fun. They have always made me smile.
Just finished reading it again. Love it more each time I read it again.
Just finished reading it again. Love it more each time I read it again.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
4.0
Dude, I was REALLY young when I read this, I can actually remember checking it out from the library during summer break though. I remember the edition I read had all the original pictures on it, I wish they had the version with the original pics online....
ryceejo's review against another edition
3.0
I had a six hour drive with my 4yo so I downloaded this for us to listen to together. I'm impressed that she was able to listen for two hours! It was filled with stories and adventures perfect for a 4yo. The only issue with this book is it was published in 1939 and is very reflective of a school girl's life in the 1930s. There were some little hints of racism, also reflective of the time.
nina_rod's review against another edition
3.0
Gosh, I loved these books as a kid. I had an imaginary Betsy friend. I was still reading the Betsy books into middle school where they were way below my reading level and completely uncool. However, reading the first in the Betsy series now years later to my daughter, I thought they were just okay. I didn't feel the excitement I knew I once had about Betsy.
My first-grader, on the other hand loved it! It's the first successful chapter book we've read where she was demanding just one more chapter. She even wants a koala bear for Christmas, so she can have one just like Betsy. I was worried the book was old-fashioned, but I don't think my daughter even noticed. We will be reading "Betsy and Billy" next. Maybe the magic will return for me.
My first-grader, on the other hand loved it! It's the first successful chapter book we've read where she was demanding just one more chapter. She even wants a koala bear for Christmas, so she can have one just like Betsy. I was worried the book was old-fashioned, but I don't think my daughter even noticed. We will be reading "Betsy and Billy" next. Maybe the magic will return for me.
doublearegee's review against another edition
4.0
Another Charlotte bedtime book. Looking forward to reading the next in the series when Charlotte starts second grade.
pianogirlblue's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this one as a child - it was so much fun sharing it with my daughters :)
joanie23's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
apetruce's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. It's got all the olde time throwback stuff -- written in 1939 with a nice shiny new cover -- but it's so far back as to be out-of-touch for today's youth. I liked it, but I cannot imagine a child today who would -- and I know plenty of kids who like the Little House series. It's just so sanitized and stereotyped -- rose-colored. And there is an organ grinder. Really?!
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice, easy read.
The style is similar to the Ramona Quimby books; each chapter has its own little adventure (rescuing dogs, putting on a circus) to fill up one school year. Betsy is definitely much better behaved than Ramona, but still has interesting adventures.
This is an easy book to read, however I would suggest adult assistance if a child were to read it. The story was originally written in 1939, therefore there are some references that children might not understand (word choice) or might need some additional discussion (reference to being hit with switches at school). I would recommend for children who enjoy reading and are mature enough to handle the understanding of changes in writing and society that have taken place since this book was published.
A very cute book with a likeable main character.
The style is similar to the Ramona Quimby books; each chapter has its own little adventure (rescuing dogs, putting on a circus) to fill up one school year. Betsy is definitely much better behaved than Ramona, but still has interesting adventures.
This is an easy book to read, however I would suggest adult assistance if a child were to read it. The story was originally written in 1939, therefore there are some references that children might not understand (word choice) or might need some additional discussion (reference to being hit with switches at school). I would recommend for children who enjoy reading and are mature enough to handle the understanding of changes in writing and society that have taken place since this book was published.
A very cute book with a likeable main character.
eupomene's review against another edition
4.0
I read all of Carolyn Haywood's book as a kid, more than once, and so did my brother. The time finally came -- my daughter and I just finished this together, with me reading her a chapter a time. She loved it, but the most fun was talking about how things were different when the book was written (1939) and yet how things were the same, especially about going to school and making friends with other children. A real treat, and we look forward to reading more books about Betsy together.