Betsy and Tacy and Tib were twelve years old now, and when they made plans like that they didn't quite believe them. But they liked to make them anyhow. p.116I've said it before. I like how these stories grow up with the girls. It's like getting to know them when they are 5 and watching them grow up into young ladies. They are still children in this story though they are growing up fast. It's fun to read about the era that they grew up in and the excitement over the horseless carriage and the theater troupes and on on. And on the dime novels that the hired girl at the Ray's house lends them are considered shocking and too old for 12 year olds to read. I liked the plot with Mrs. Poppy though I felt sorry for her and her part in the other plot about Mrs. Ray's long lost brother was nice. I also liked Betsy's trip to the library (of course) and what a wonder that is for her. It was really sweet.
Heaven to Betsy (Betsy-Tacy #5)
Betsy and Tacy are freshmen in high school now, making new friends and becoming apart of the affectionate Crowd. Betsy is becoming more interested in boys and in developing her talents as a writer."Now," said Mr. Ray. "I'd better go put the coffee pot on." For that was what the family always did in moments of stress. p.213Now that Betsy is a freshmen, her whole world expands once again to accommodate more friends and new loves. It's exciting to see Betsy and Tacy growing up. I missed Tib. I was surprised that she had moved away in the interim and it wasn't really made a big deal of. I'm glad that Betsy and Tacy are still best friends and that they always have each other, but are willing to let each other make new friends and it doesn't compromise their friendship.
I also love the descriptions of the hair and clothing styles. It sounds just lovely, the way they dressed and entertained themselves. Reminds me of Meet Me in St. Louis, one of my favorite musicals. I love that Betsy and her sister, Julia, are allowed to decide career paths for themselves and their parents support them wholeheartedly. And that the sisters are also allowed to decided their own religion. It's very progressive for that time.
Hogwarts: 7 in a series
I'm so glad that you're loving the Betsy Tacy series! In case you didn't know, there's a convention coming up to visit the sites of the entire series, in Minneapolis and Mankato MN, next summer, July 19-22 - here's the website with more info, maybe you can join us! www.betsytacyconvention.com
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