Understood Betsy is a classic children's novel written by Dorothy Canfield. The story follows the life of a young orphan girl named Elizabeth Ann, who is sent to live with her great-aunt Harriet and her family in Vermont. Elizabeth Ann, who is called Betsy, has been sheltered her entire life and is afraid of everything. However, through her experiences in Vermont, Betsy learns to become self-reliant and confident.The book explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and the importance of education. Betsy learns to take care of herself and becomes more confident in her abilities. She also learns the value of education and how it can change her life for the better.Throughout the story, Betsy faces challenges and overcomes them with the help of her new family and friends. She also learns to appreciate the simple pleasures in life, such as playing outside and spending time with loved ones.Understood Betsy is a heartwarming and inspiring story that teaches children the importance of self-reliance, education, and the power of perseverance. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of readers.1916. A Thrushwood Book. This engaging classic tells the tale of a thin, pale 9-year-old orphan named Elizabeth Ann who is whisked away from her city home and relocated to a Vermont farm where her cousins, the dreaded Putneys, live. The Putneys are not as bad as her doting, high-strung Aunt Frances warns, however, and Elizabeth, who had been nurtured by her aunt like an overwatered sapling positively blooms under their breezy, earthy care.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.