Betsy and the Boys

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. . . .

About the author

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.
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.

Summary

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. . . .

Product details

• Authors: Carolyn Haywood
• Assisted by: Carolyn Haywood (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2004
• EAN: 9780152051020
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205102-0
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 194 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 172 g
• Series: Betsy (Paperback); Betsy (Paperback)
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, JUVENILE FICTION: General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Football *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Classics *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Skateboarding *, JUVENILE FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Football, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Historical / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Equestrian *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Extreme Sports *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports *