Author Archives: Mrs.N

The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle

I cannot possibly give you an explanation for why I was so incredibly attached to the story of a hedgehog leading a secret life as a washerwoman. I’m honestly a bit concerned about what that might say about me as … Continue reading

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Are You Bored? Waiting for My Next Update?

There’s no time like the present to subscribe!  Just click on the subscribe button over there on the right.  It’ll even let you pick your reader. Click it.  You know you want to. Subscription too complicated for you?  Still navigate … Continue reading

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Betsy’s Wedding

Sometimes, an author should know when to call it a day.  Sometimes, you stop the story before the end.  This is one of those final books in a series where you sort of wish you hadn’t gone this far.  But … Continue reading

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Betsy and the Great World

This book went straight over my head when I was young.  Oh I was a good reader and a smart kid, but whoa. Although honestly, who wouldn’t be thrown for a loop? We leave Betsy right after her graduation. We … Continue reading

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Betsy and Joe

Folks, I don’t think I can get through this without any spoilers, even in the content section, so skip this post if you really don’t want to know. So, my adult take on this book?  It completely unsettled me.  Up … Continue reading

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Betsy was a Junior

At this point those of you who are walking down memory lane with me are most likely chomping at the bit. Where’s Joe? I know you’re asking. How can a character so important he rates his own title billing (coming … Continue reading

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Betsy in Spite of Herself

After her social whirlwind of Freshman year, Betsy is determined to recapture her skills as a writer. But socially, she’s still trying to figure out who she is. As with many teens, she’s certain that she would be better liked … Continue reading

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Heaven to Betsy

As much as I love the early Betsy-Tacy books, my heart truly belongs to the high school. Heaven to Betsy marks the girls’ freshman year at Deep Valley High and what a year it is! Betsy immediately takes up with … Continue reading

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Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown

Memory is such a fickle thing. I had remembered this one as not particularly good, but it turns out I like it very well, and it’s absolutely one where I long to be a part of Betsy’s world. This is … Continue reading

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Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill

I’ve been feeling rather inadequate about my reviews of this series. That somehow my inadequacy as a reviewer will make it so you won’t have any interest in these books; that you’ll stay away until I’m done with the set, … Continue reading

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