Back to School with Betsy

Betsy is back in the third installment in the Betsy series. She is now in the third grade, and is very sorry to hear that Miss Grey, her beloved first and second grade teacher, is leaving her teaching position to get married. Her disappointment turns to joy, however, when she discovers that her new next door neighbor is an old friend. Once again, Ellen and Billy play a prominent role in Betsy's adventures. Betsy and Ellen are flower girls in Miss Grey's wedding, and all three children collaborate to buy Miss Grey a present. When Thumpy is accidentally trapped in the attic next door, Billy falls into a barrel of whitewash while trying to rescue him. Mr. Kilpatrick, the police officer from the first two books, also has his part to play. After Thumpy dirties Betsy's dress before the wedding, Mr. Kilpatrick helps Betsy's father get the soiled garment to the cleaners before it closes. Mr. Kilpatrick also assists Betsy's classmates by delivering a wandering dog and tantrum prone little brother to their homes, and plays Santa Claus for Betsy and her friends during a sleighing party. Despite the title, only two chapters take place in Betsy's classroom. The new teacher, Miss Ross, is introduced, and the children study Mexico. Billy brings an Easter chick to school, and everyone is surprised when "Daisy" grows to be a rooster. One episode betrays the book's 1943 publication date. Betsy wishes for a black sibling, then asks her parents to adopt a lost black two year old that she finds. It is seems unlikely that an eight year old could be so naive, but children were probably less sophisticated over sixty years ago. This book is a fine addition to the Betsy series, and is a perfect early chapter book for young readers.

Back to School with Betsy is all about Betsy and her third grade year. Things aren't going like Betsy thinks they should. Her favorite teacher has left. Before too long the new teacher turns out to be great too. The students have a great year and learn a lot. Betsy's friends are back as well and you never know what they will be up to next. The book is full of good old fashion fun. No violence or bad words are found in this book. Kids respect the adults as well. I would recommend this book to kids who are just starting out with chapter books. The chapters are not too long and not too short.

This review is from my grandaughter: I really enjoyed Back-To-School With Betsy! I liked this book because it was very interesting and all about children (...). I will keep on reading these adorable books by author, Carolyn Haywood.

I liked this book ,because each chapter gives you something new to look forward to .It also helps you learn the vaule of saving money for certain stuff

Her writing all of her Betsy books were always consitente through out all of them. It was and still a treat to look through the books and look at the illastrations.