Overview

The adventures of Betsy Ray continue in this treasured collection featuring two classic stories. Now a young woman with ambitions of becoming a writer, Betsy embarks on the journey of a lifetime: a grand tour of Europe. From the artistic energy of Munich to the enchanting canals of Venice and the historic streets of London, she soaks in the culture of the Great World, gathering experiences that will shape her future. But when the outbreak of World War I brings her travels to an abrupt end, Betsy returns home to Minnesota and to her high school sweetheart, Joe Willard. This charming historical fiction volume follows their sweet romance as they finally get married, find their first little house on Canoe Place, and navigate the joys and challenges of newlywed life in the early 20th century. It's a story about growing up, finding your place in the world, and building a home filled with love.

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9780061795138

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I grew up 30 miles north of Mankato, and trips to town were filled with mystery and magic, because I was walking the same streets that Betsy and Tacy once walked. The Betsy-Tacy books...., more than any other books, fed my dream of becoming a writer one day. --Jill Kalz, 2008 MN Book Awards Readers' Choice Award winner

Family loyalty and the devotion of friends to one another, which for me are the defining characteristics of the Betsy-Tacy stories. -- Esther Hautzig, award-winning author, former Director of Children's Book Promotion for Thomas Y. Cro

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Maud Hart Lovelace (1892-1980) based her Betsy-Tacy series on her own childhood. Her series still boasts legions of fans, many of whom are members of the Betsy-Tacy Society, a national organization based in Mankato, Minnesota.

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