About the book
Fourteen-year-old Betsy Ray is starting a new chapter of her life.
It’s 1906, and her family has moved to a new house, taking her away from her beloved childhood street and her best friend, Tacy. Now, as a freshman in high school, she faces a world of new friends, new challenges, and her very first taste of what it’s like to grow up in a charming small town at the turn of the century.
This classic coming of age story follows Betsy as she navigates a whirlwind of parties, picnics, and boys, all while trying to stay true to her secret dream of becoming a writer. When being popular feels like the most important thing in the world, can she hold on to the things that make her unique? In the second book, Betsy in Spite of Herself, she decides to find out by completely reinventing her personality to become mysterious and alluring. What could possibly go wrong?
Editions of Heaven to Betsy/Betsy in Spite of Herself
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061794698
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061999567
Read an Excerpt
Fourteen-year-old Betsy Ray is starting a new chapter of her life.
It’s 1906, and her family has moved to a new house, taking her away from her beloved childhood street and her best friend, Tacy. Now, as a freshman in high school, she faces a world of new friends, new challenges, and her very first taste of what it’s like to grow up in a charming small town at the turn of the century.
This classic coming of age story follows Betsy as she navigates a whirlwind of parties, picnics, and boys, all while trying to stay true to her secret dream of becoming a writer. When being popular feels like the most important thing in the world, can she hold on to the things that make her unique? In the second book, Betsy in Spite of Herself, she decides to find out by completely reinventing her personality to become mysterious and alluring. What could possibly go wrong?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heaven to Betsy/Betsy in Spite of Herself about?
Fourteen-year-old Betsy Ray is starting a new chapter of her life.
It’s 1906, and her family has moved to a new house, taking her away from her beloved childhood street and her best friend, Tacy. Now, as a freshman in high school, she faces a world of new friends, new challenges, and her very first taste of what it’s like to grow up in a charming small town at the turn of the century.
This classic coming of age story follows Betsy as she navigates a whirlwind of parties, picnics, and boys, all while trying to stay true to her secret dream of becoming a writer. When being popular feels like the most important thing in the world, can she hold on to the things that make her unique? In the second book, Betsy in Spite of Herself, she decides to find out by completely reinventing her personality to become mysterious and alluring. What could possibly go wrong?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Heaven to Betsy/Betsy in Spite of Herself?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories
Where can I read a sample of Heaven to Betsy/Betsy in Spite of Herself?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061794698
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Heaven to Betsy/Betsy in Spite of Herself?
Maud Hart Lovelace
Who is the Publisher of the book Heaven to Betsy/Betsy in Spite of Herself?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Heaven to Betsy/Betsy in Spite of Herself is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061794698) and ebook(ISBN 9780061999567)
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