Maud Hart Lovelace

This historical novel set at Old Fort Snelling in the 1830's is a rich and romantic re-creation of the early settlement period in Minnesota's history. Maud Hart Lovelace's careful research into the documents of the Historical Society, combined with her knowledge of the actual setting, enabled her to write a story that conveys a sense of time and place both accurate and compelling for young adults as well as general readers.

Wherever Betsy was, there was Tacy. These two five-year-olds became inseparable friends from the first day Tacy moved into the house across from Betsy's on Hill street, in presumably a southern Minnesota town.

Betsy, Tacy and Tib set out to elect Tib as the "Queen of Summer" and in the process meet new American immigrants and learn to be proud to be Americans, themselves.

The further adventures of 12-year-old Betsy, Tacy, and Tib as they explore the world beyond their neighborhood and discover the public library, see a real play, and make friends with the owners of the downtown hotel.

"Betsy returns from a trip to Europe to marry the boy she has known since high school days, and their wedding in Minneapolis takes place soon after. This is the romantic core of Betsy's Wedding, which is filled with the familiar magic of all the earlier Betsy-Tacy books"--Jacket.

Betsy was a junior: It's the best school year ever, especially now that charming, funny Tib Muller is back in Deep Valley. But when her crowd gets into trouble, Betsy's best year could turn out to be her worst.--Cover. Betsy and Joe: Betsy Always thought she and Joe Willard were made for each other - and now summer's over and senior year's begun, it seems her dream is coming true! But her friend, Tony Markham has come calling as well - and his intentions...