Maud Hart Lovelace Book order (chronological)

There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy’s age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, the moment Betsy meets Tacy, one of the most heartfelt friendships in all of children’s literature begins. The Betsy-Tacy Treasury brings together the first four books in Maud Hart Lovelace’s classic series: Betsy-Tacy; Betsy, Tacy and Tib; Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill; and Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown. Tracing the girls’ lives from early childhood to the brink of adolescence, Lovelace illuminates their innocent, mischievous fun and their eye-opening adventures exploring the world around them—from the stories Betsy spins from their neighborhood bench and the sand stores they run in their backyards, to their first experiences at the library, the thrill of the theater, and the sight of their first automobile.

At twenty-one, Betsy Ray embarks on an exciting solo tour of Europe, filled with new experiences and potential romance. While she encounters the charming Marco, an Italian who is smitten with her, her thoughts are often clouded by memories of her former sweetheart, Joe Willard. This journey not only explores the beauty of Europe but also Betsy's struggle with her feelings and the complexities of moving on.

Set in Deep Valley, the story follows Betsy as she navigates her junior year, filled with excitement and challenges. The return of the charming Tib Muller adds to the joy, but when her group faces unexpected trouble, Betsy's ideal year risks becoming a disaster. This coming-of-age tale explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of adolescence.

Freshman year at Deep Valley High is an exciting time for Betsy Ray, filled with the joy of friendships and the thrill of new experiences, especially with boys. Among her adventures, the most captivating is the mysterious "Tall Dark Stranger," who piques her and her best friend Tacy's curiosity. The story explores the dynamics of adolescence, friendship, and the intriguing world of young romance.

Best Friends Forever There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they do—a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Betsy's fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy becoms such good friends that everyone starts to think of them as one person—Betsy-Tacy. Betsy and Tacy have lots of fun together. They make a playhouse from a piano box, have a sand store, and dress up and go calling. And one day, they come home to a wonderful surprise—a new friend named Tib. Ever since their first publication in the 1940's, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers.

Ever since their first publication in the 1940s, Maud Hart Lovelace's Betsy-Tacy books -- about the adventures of three little girls growing up together in Deep Valley, Minnesota, at the turn of the century -- have been loved by each generation of young readers. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Betsy-Tacy in the year 2000, HarperTrophy will reissue the entire series, beginning with the first four titles. These irresistible new paperback editions feature: forewords by best-selling authors and Betsy-Tacy fans Ann M. Martin, Judy Blume, and Johanna Hurwitz; beautiful new covers in a special die-cut, collectible format; and an all-new biographical section about the author, filled with fascinating historical information and photographs.

Betsy, Tacy, and Tib are twelve—old enough to do lots of things...even go downtown on their own. There they see their first horseless carriage, discover the joys of the public library, and see a real play at the Opera House. They even find themselves acting in one! Best of all, they help a lonely new friend feel at home in Deep Valley—the most wonderful place in the world to grow up. Ever since their first publication in the 1940s, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers.

The further adventures of 12-year-old Betsy, Tacy, and Tib as they explore the world beyond their neighborhood and discover the public library, see a real play, and make friends with the owners of the downtown hotel.

This historical novel set at Old Fort Snelling in the 1830s is a rich and romantic re-creation of the early settlement period in Minnesota's history. Maud Hart Lovelace's careful research into the documents of the Minnesota Historical Society, combined with her knowledge of the actual setting, enabled her to write a story that conveys a sense of time and place both accurate and compelling for young adults as well as general readers.

Betsy Ray is now a sophomore, and she and her Crowd are in the thick of things at Deep Valley High. Whether she's carrying out her duties as class secretary, trying to charm the exasperating Joe Willard, or juggling the demands of rhetoricals, football games, parties, and exams, Betsy's got her hands full. She should be happy... but she is dissatisfied. When oh-so-cosmopolitan Phil Brandish appears on the scene, Betsy decides that going with him would pull her out of the doldrums. But how can she make him notice her? Then Betsy's old friend Tib Muller invites her to spend Christmas in Milwaukee. And it's there that plain old Betsy begins her transformation into the dramatic and mysterious Betsye. With her new identity, she should be able to convince Phil she is special. The trouble is, Betsye can't help being Betsy in spite of herself - but as she discovers, that's even better.