icate, timid 9-year-old girl, as she discovers the wonders of independence and responsibility on a rural Vermont farm. Forced to leave her sheltered life with Aunt Frances and live with her Putney cousins, she blossoms into Betsy as she learns to make friends, do chores, and embrace a hearty way of living. An uplifting story celebrating growth and family bonds.

Originally published in 1917 and loved by generations, this unabridged edition stays true to the classic story, and is accompanied by vintage illustrations from the 1940s.