Betsy-Tacy Books (Prebound): Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill (Hardcover)

from AbigailAdams26

The fun continues in this third installment of Maud Hart Lovelace's wonderful Betsy-Tacy series, which follows the adventures of three young girls - Betsy (Elizabeth) Ray, Tacy (Anastacia) Kelly, and Tib (Thelma) Muller - as they grow up in early twentieth-century Minnesota. In Betsy and Tacy Go ...

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Probably my favorite so far. These little girls certainly are growing up fast. They're more charming than cute now as they explore issues of patriotism, bigotry, vanity, and of course family and friendship. I love how all that comes through with grace and subtlety, and the best part of these stor...

from jobinsonlis

This one makes a stab at racial tolerance in a 1940s sort of way that's still sweet even if it's pretty awkward. The books are getting more complicated and that's really making them more enjoyable.

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I loved the description of the Syrians and the solution to the "princess problem."

from satyridae

9/2012 Oh, Bob Ray, how I love you. I always refer to my own father as "practically perfect" because he's not Bob Ray. I love this book almost as much as I love Bob Ray. Everyone's personality is here, foreshadowing so much (just like Tib!) though this time through I did wonder when Dave's mom go...