My (Super Belated) Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill by Maud Hart Lovelace Book Review on Goodreads

Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill by Maud Hart Lovelace

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Okay, so I at least remember that this book was really good. I read it a over a week ago and I've been really busy so I kind have a lot to remember for reviewing.



This book was just as childish (in a good way) as the first, but with more complex and mature struggles, ideas, and resolutions than the first books. I thought that Betsy, Tacy, and Tib really grew up in this story, they now had a desire for power, love, importance, and beauty. Their quarrel over whether Julia or Tib could be queen was really story-altering. For the first time, the girls tried to get votes and they experienced political rifts. Then there was the whole "King of Spain-oh, I think I'm in love with him" thing. The girls really began to sort out their feelings for the first time. They didn't really like him, they just admired him and were interested in his story. They had no idea what love was, they were simply trying to identify if they loved him or not. The girls even sent the king a letter! Silly little girls!



These girls were so sweet and cute. I really loved reading this book in particular. It was bittersweet to watch the girls grow up and begin to try and understand bigger things and adventures beyond the safety of Hill Street. It will be even harder to watch them grow up to high school, but I think that after that it might get easier. Not really. *WEEP* *TEARS AND SNOTTY HANKIE*



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My Betsy-Tacy and Tib by Maud Hart Lovelace Book Review on Goodreads

Betsy-Tacy and Tib by Maud Hart Lovelace

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book was definitely way better than the first. There are adventures were more sophisticated; which was great, but also wasn't. The simplicity was nice before, the more complex simplicity is good, too. 'm not sure which I like best. Either way, these were really sweet. My favorite part was when they cut off their hair and Tacy's mother saved Tacy's hair in her bureau drawer. I also loved Aunt Dolly. I would have loved to see a wealthy Victorian lady.



These books are also fun to see what it would have been like to be growing up in a suburban town in the East during the Victorian era. I would have loved to grow up with Betsy, Tacy, and Tib.



Overall, this book was really cute and holds a special place in my heart. Although, I wish they had given us more of the formulative years between early 6 and late 8 that would have given us a better view of their childhood. My favorite stage is from 6-9. I just think that she skipped a lot of important parts. I don't know if I will be as interested when they grow up, as I liked reading about their childhood playing. Anyways, this book was still truly sweet. But I think I might like the first one a bit better.



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