Discover books similar to "Betsy-Tacy"

Eleanor Estes

The Moffats

In this Newbery Honor book, the four Moffat children navigate life's challenges and adventures in a small Connecticut town. The Moffats, like Betsy-Tacy, is a celebration of childhood, family, and the power of imagination.

Elizabeth Enright

The Saturdays

Join the four Melendy children as they pool their allowances to have a day of adventure in New York City in this Newbery Medal-winning classic. Like Betsy-Tacy, The Saturdays explores the joys of childhood friendship and the excitement of independence.

Sydney Taylor

All-of-a-Kind Family

Meet the five sisters of the All-of-a-Kind Family, growing up in New York's Lower East Side at the turn of the 20th century. This heartwarming series captures the spirit of sisterhood and family, much like Betsy-Tacy.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Cassie Logan, a young African-American girl living in Mississippi during the Great Depression, learns the importance of family, self-respect, and standing up for what is right. This powerful novel shares Betsy-Tacy's themes of growing up and community.

Jean Webster

Daddy-Long-Legs

Orphan Jerusha Abbott is given the opportunity to attend college, with the only condition that she writes letters to her mysterious benefactor, known only as Daddy-Long-Legs. This epistolary novel, like Betsy-Tacy, delves into the complexities of growing up and self-discovery.

Louisa May Alcott

Little Women

Follow the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up in Civil War-era New England. This beloved classic, like Betsy-Tacy, is a coming-of-age story that highlights the importance of family, friendship, and personal growth.

L.M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables

Eleven-year-old Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables, ready to start a new life with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. This heartwarming series, like Betsy-Tacy, explores the joys and challenges of childhood, friendship, and self-discovery.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

The four Penderwick sisters embark on a summer adventure filled with laughter, mishaps, and new friendships. This modern classic, like Betsy-Tacy, captures the spirit of sisterhood and the magic of childhood.

Johanna Spyri

Heidi

Heidi, a five-year-old orphan, is sent to live with her gruff grandfather in the Swiss Alps. This heartwarming story, like Betsy-Tacy, explores the power of friendship, nature, and the human spirit.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

A Little Princess

Sara Crewe, a young girl who has grown up in India, is sent to boarding school in London. When tragedy strikes, Sara's resilience and kindness shine through. This classic, like Betsy-Tacy, highlights the importance of friendship, family, and personal growth.