As a child, I think I was a lot like Betsy, not necessarily shy but unsure and timid in certain situations. I liked knowing what to expect and didn't like situations where I had to venture into the unknown, socially speaking. Know as a parent, I'm watching as my own little girl learns to navigate that same world. I loved seeing how Betsy grew more confident and how the adults around her subtle encouraged that growth.
Understood Betsy is my Classic Children's Book selection for the Back to the Classics Challenge. Visit Books and Chocolate to learn more about the challenge.
I love this book. I first read it in fourth grade, then I read it to my daughter. This year she read it to her daughter. It is a wonderful book to read as a child, but it's an equally wonderful book to read as an adult. You're right of course that a child resonates with different parts than an adult does, and probably learns different lessons. It's by far my favorite of the DC Fisher books I've read.
ReplyDeleteThis is a book I intend to read, even started it once. Glad to hear you liked it.
ReplyDeleteI love Understood Betsy. I read it aloud to our daughter a few years back as part of the Sonlight curriculum. I think it should be required reading for every young girl ;-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Melissa