Publisher's Synopsis
Understood Betsy is a heartwarming novel written by Dorothy Canfield. This large print edition of the book follows the story of Elizabeth Ann, a timid and sheltered young girl who is sent to live with her cousins on a farm in Vermont. Initially overwhelmed and frightened by the unfamiliar surroundings, Elizabeth Ann gradually learns to embrace her new life and discovers a newfound sense of independence and confidence. Along the way, she experiences the joys and challenges of rural living, makes new friends, and learns valuable life lessons. This charming tale is perfect for readers of all ages who enjoy stories about self-discovery, personal growth, and the power of resilience.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1916. A Thrushwood Book. This engaging classic tells the tale of a thin, pale 9-year-old orphan named Elizabeth Ann who is whisked away from her city home and relocated to a Vermont farm where her cousins, the dreaded Putneys, live. The Putneys are not as bad as her doting, high-strung Aunt Frances warns, however, and Elizabeth, who had been nurtured by her aunt like an overwatered sapling positively blooms under their breezy, earthy care.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
