Betsy and the Great World
Author: Maud Hart Lovelace
It’s the trip of a lifetime. Betsy Ray, 21 years old, is heading off for a solo tour of Europe. From the moment she casts off, her journey is filled with adventure – whether she’s waltzing at the captain’s ball, bartering for beads in Madeira, or sipping coffee at a bohemian cafe in Munich…..Read More
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