Betsy-Tacy Books

by Maud Hart Lovelace

1979 very good condition box (has name on top of box) and 6 books Betsy-Tacy, Betsy-Tacy and Tib, Betsy and Tacy go over the big hill, Betsy and Tacy go Downtown, Heven to Betsy, and Betsy in spite of herself

Genres: Childrens, Classics

Paperback

First published September 1, 1981

About the author

Maud Hart Lovelace was an American writer best known for the beloved Betsy-Tacy series, which has remained a cornerstone of American children’s literature for generations. Born and raised in Mankato, Minnesota, she began writing at an early age and showed literary promise while still in high school. She attended the University of Minnesota, where she worked for the Minnesota Daily, and sold her first short story while recuperating in California, marking the start of her professional career. Lovelace initially wrote historical novels for adults, including The Black Angels and the successful Early Candlelight, before turning to children’s fiction inspired by stories she told her daughter. Beginning in the late 1930s, she created the Betsy-Tacy books, drawing heavily on her own childhood and friendships. Set largely in the fictional town of Deep Valley, the series follows its heroine from early childhood into adulthood, with the books gradually increasing in complexity alongside their readers. Lovelace also wrote several related Deep Valley novels featuring the same community. Her work was praised for its warmth, authenticity, and vivid sense of place, securing her lasting influence in American literary culture.

Reviews

[Rebekah Barkman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read aloud for Judson, such a sweet story of two young friends with darling illustrations by Lois Lenski. I’m not sure how I’ve never encountered this book before! We are both excited for the sequels.

[Teal · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite children's book series. I brought some of these with me to college my freshman year because they were my comfort books!

[LL · Rating 5 out of 5]

These were my favorite books when I was a little girl! I want to re-read them someday.

[Aubrey Reel · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUch charming stories! As I child I read them until the covers fell off and I had to get a second set! <3

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a boxed set of the first six books in the series. The books include: Betsy-Tacy, Betsy-Tacy and Tib, Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill, Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown, Heaven to Betsy, and Betsy In Spite of Herself. All of these books are great. I just finished re-reading them again this summer. I can't even keep track of how much I read them. These books are so sweet and old-fashioned with beautiful illustrations! Everyone needs to read these at least once!

[Isabel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another series I loved when I was a little kid. I want to reread some of them.

[Kendra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read all these when I was a kid... loved em.

[Katie.bloomfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read these books growing up and LOVED them! They're a fun a quick read for an adult.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read aloud to your daughters. Every girl should read this series!