Betsy and the Boys

by Carolyn Haywood, Carolyn Haywood (Illustrator)

Overview

Carolyn Haywood's stories about her irrepressible character Betsy have never been out of print, and now, thanks to dynamic new covers, the Betsy books will find their way onto the bookshelves of modern young readers—and into the hearts of a whole new generation.

It's a new year, and Betsy has a new wish: She is going to play football on the boys' team. Of course, the boys refuse to play football with a girl. That is, until Betsy and Mr. Kilpatrick cook up a secret plan to win Betsy a spot on the team. . . .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152051020
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/01/2004
Series:	Betsy Series , #4
Edition description:	1-Simul
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.62(h) x (d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

CAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books in all. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.

CAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books in all. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.

Table of Contents

1.	Pancakes and Cream Puffs	1
2.	Names are Funny Sometimes	16
3.	Eenie, Meenie, Minie, and Mo	28
4.	It's a Secret	44
5.	How to Get a Football	55
6.	Twenty-Four Cakes of Flea Soap	70
7.	Just-for-Instance Presents	87
8.	The Christmas Fairies	100
9.	Betsy and Her Valentines	114
10.	A Strange Valentine	125

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Betsy and the Boys:
"A natural, convincing story, told with humor and with understanding of children."
—The New York Times Book Review
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