Understood Betsy

Understood Betsy is a classic children's novel written by Dorothy Canfield. The story follows the life of a young orphan girl named Elizabeth Ann, who is raised by her overprotective and controlling aunt and uncle in the city. Elizabeth Ann, or ""Betsy"" as she is called, is timid and fearful due to her sheltered upbringing.When her aunt falls ill, Betsy is sent to live with her other relatives in the countryside. Here, she experiences a completely different way of life and learns to be self-sufficient and independent. Betsy discovers her own strengths and abilities, and gains confidence in herself and her decisions.Throughout the novel, Betsy faces challenges and learns important life lessons, such as the importance of hard work, perseverance, and the value of education. She also makes new friends and learns to appreciate the beauty of nature.Understood Betsy is a heartwarming and inspiring story that encourages readers to embrace their individuality and strive for personal growth. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of readers.1916. A Thrushwood Book. This engaging classic tells the tale of a thin, pale 9-year-old orphan named Elizabeth Ann who is whisked away from her city home and relocated to a Vermont farm where her cousins, the dreaded Putneys, live. The Putneys are not as bad as her doting, high-strung Aunt Frances warns, however, and Elizabeth, who had been nurtured by her aunt like an overwatered sapling positively blooms under their breezy, earthy care.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.