Back to School with Betsy

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.

Third grade begins with disappointment--Betsy's beloved teacher, Miss Grey, won't be teachng anymore. But the new year is packed with fun and surprises, including one great piece of news that Betsy declares is about "the wonderfullest thing that ever happened."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152051013
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/01/2004
Series:	Betsy Series
Edition description:	1-Simul
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.62(h) x (d)
Lexile:	570L (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.	The Other Side of the Garden Wall	1
2.	Thumpy and the Whitewash	16
3.	The Wedding Present	28
4.	How Mr. Kilpatrick Blew His Whistle	42
5.	Jimmy and Chummy	56
6.	The Tale of the Blackboard Picture	69
7.	Father's Funny Dream	82
8.	The Christmas Sleigh Ride	95
9.	Exactly what Betsy Wanted	107
10.	The Easter Chick	120

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Back to School with Betsy:
"Betsy and her friends ring true in every particular."--The New York Times Book Review
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