Betsy and the Great World and Betsy's Wedding
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1955

Betsy and the Great World and Betsy's Wedding

By Maud Hart Lovelace

Book #9 in the Betsy-Tacy series

A young woman navigates love and ambition across Europe and into marriage, balancing dreams with reality.

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Betsy Ray embarks on a solo European adventure, capturing hearts and contemplating her past love, Joe. Upon returning to New York, she faces the realities of marriage with Joe, discovering it's more than romance—it's about managing life and pursuing her writing dreams. Will Betsy find harmony between her aspirations and new responsibilities? Dive into her journey of love, growth, and self-discovery.

From the publisher

“Some characters become your friends for life. That’s how it was for me with Betsy-Tacy.”–Judy BlumeWith a Foreword by Anna Quindlen The final two books in Maud Hart Lovelace’s beloved Betsy-Tacy series: Betsy and the Great World and Betsy’s Wedding, in one volume featuring the original cover illustration from Betsy and the Great World, along with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen.”There are three authors whose body of work I have re-read more than once over my adult life: Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and Maud Hart Lovelace.” –Anna Quindlen “Slipping into a Betsy book is like slipping into a favorite pair of well-worn slippers: It’s always a pleasure to live in Betsy’s world for a little while, to experience her simple joys, but also her (thankfully short-lived) sorrows.” –Meg Cabot”I re-read these books every year, marveling at how a world so quaint - Shirtwaists! Pompadours! Merry Widow hats! - can feature a heroine who is undeniably modern.” –Laura Lippman

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Format
Paperback
Pages
679
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 29, 2009
First published
January 1, 1955
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061795138

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