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srpskimama's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Great story to read aloud to my children! Some of the lessons in this book are truly timeless. It was also nice reading about how people used to live or learn in school.
francis_deer's review against another edition
5.0
This is an old favourite of mine, an equivalent to comfort food: I love to read about Betsy growing in confidence as she masters both smaller and bigger challenges.
Rereading it also made me notice how many female characters populate that book; Cousin Ann, in particular, is quite memorable.
Canfield Fisher established the Montessori method in the US and her beliefs in regards to this pedagogic approach twine through this book. In fact, this children book gives a nice first insight into the Montessori method.
Rereading it also made me notice how many female characters populate that book; Cousin Ann, in particular, is quite memorable.
Canfield Fisher established the Montessori method in the US and her beliefs in regards to this pedagogic approach twine through this book. In fact, this children book gives a nice first insight into the Montessori method.
maloryjkennedy10's review against another edition
5.0
2nd time reading it with my Y2 student. We listened on audio and all of the kids really enjoyed it. I already look forward to reading it again in two years!
burstnwithbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Well, this was cute! I get the appeal of this book and I think it would be very enjoyable for younger kids, but it's a little too over the top for me as a teenager. Fun but ultimately unmemorable.
dawspack's review against another edition
3.0
This won't be a favorite for me, but it was an excellent representation of early 20th century coming of age literature. Reminds me of Girl from the Limberlost in style (and messaging related to naturalism).
crystalreading's review against another edition
3.0
A very sheltered girl is abruptly moved to a farm with relatives that help her become a much stronger, capable loving child. This was a very quick fun book that actually taught some good parenting techniques and pointed out some things to avoid too. :)
kimz58's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a favorite of mine as a child. I read it often... as the happiness found in it’s pages comforted me and sustained me. Re-visiting it was wonderful...
amandamay8583's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely loved this book. I only didn't give it a 5-star review because I feel those should be saved for mind-blowingly good books, like "To Kill a Mockingbird." "Understood Betsy" is just one of those easy-to-read classics, in the same vein as "Pollyanna," that leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. It makes me a little sniffly that they don't write children's books like this anymore.
kathryneh's review against another edition
5.0
This was a sweet story. It reminded me of Anne of Green Gables. I loved it.
samiwise's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0