Betsy and the Boys

by Carolyn Haywood, John Bendall-Brunello

Carolyn Haywood's stories about her irrepressible character Betsy have never been out of print, and now, thanks to dynamic new covers, the Betsy books will find their way onto the bookshelves of modern young readers--and into the hearts of a whole new generation. 

 

It's a new year, and Betsy has a new wish: She is going to play football on the boys' team. Of course, the boys refuse to play football with a girl. That is, until Betsy and Mr. Kilpatrick cook up a secret plan to win Betsy a spot on the team. . . .

  • Format: eBook
  • ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780547537399
  • ISBN-10: 0547537395
  • Pages: 192
  • Publication Date: 05/01/2004
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  • About the Book
    Carolyn Haywood's stories about her irrepressible character Betsy have never been out of print, and now, thanks to dynamic new covers, the Betsy books will find their way onto the bookshelves of modern young readers--and into the hearts of a whole new generation.

    It's a new year, and Betsy has a new wish: She is going to play football on the boys' team. Of course, the boys refuse to play football with a girl. That is, until Betsy and Mr. Kilpatrick cook up a secret plan to win Betsy a spot on the team. . . .

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  • About the Author

    Carolyn Haywood

    CAROLYN HAYWOOD (1898-1990) was a native of Philadelphia. One of America's most popular authors of children's books, she published her first book, "B" Is for Betsy, in 1939, and wrote more than forty books in all. Many of her own childhood experiences can be found in her novels.

    John Bendall-Brunello

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    Praise for Betsy and the Boys:

    "A natural, convincing story, told with humor and with understanding of children."

    --The New York Times Book Review

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