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Understood Betsy

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  • 152 pages
  • 6 hours of reading

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The novel follows 9-year-old Elizabeth Ann, an orphan who transitions from a sheltered city life with her strict relatives to a vibrant rural existence on a Vermont farm with her mother's family, the Putneys. Nicknamed "Betsy," she discovers a world where independence and responsibility are embraced, challenging her previous notions of childhood limitations. Through her experiences, Betsy learns valuable life skills and gains confidence, highlighting themes of growth, resilience, and the importance of family dynamics in child development.

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Understood Betsy, Dorothy Canfield Fisher

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