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Elizabeth Enright

The Saturdays

Join the four Melendy children as they embark on a bold plan to earn their own money for special outings in this Newbery Medal-winning classic. The Saturdays is the first book in the Melendy Quartet series, which is full of humor, adventure, and memorable characters.

Sydney Taylor

All-of-a-Kind Family

Meet the five sisters of the All-of-a-Kind Family, living in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. This heartwarming story, rich in historical detail, follows their daily lives, small triumphs, and family love, much like Betsy-Tacy.

Jeanne Birdsall

The Penderwicks

Four sisters, an absent father, and a loving estate manager set off on an unforgettable summer adventure in A Massachusetts countryside. The Penderwicks is a modern classic, perfect for fans of Betsy-Tacy, full of warmth, humor, and memorable characters.

Eleanor Estes

The Moffats

The four Moffat siblings, growing up in the early 1900s, are known for their mischief and resourcefulness. The Moffats is a Newbery Honor book that captures the spirit of childhood, much like Betsy-Tacy.

Jean Webster

Daddy-Long-Legs

Orphan Jerusha Abbott, fondly known as Judy, is offered a scholarship to attend college by an anonymous benefactor she knows only as Daddy-Long-Legs. A heartwarming and witty tale of self-discovery, friendship, and love.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Set in the racially charged 1930s American South, this powerful novel tells the story of the Logan family's struggle for dignity and survival. A compelling and thought-provoking read, exploring themes of racism, family, and community.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

After losing her parents, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside. There, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden and, along with a sickly young boy, brings it back to life. A classic tale of growth, friendship, and self-discovery.

Louisa May Alcott

Little Women

Follow the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate adolescence, family, and love in Civil War-era New England. A timeless classic, exploring themes of sisterhood, ambition, and personal growth.

L.M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables

Eleven-year-old Anne Shirley, an orphan with a wild imagination, is sent to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island. A heartwarming and humorous tale of friendship, love, and self-discovery.

Johanna Spyri

Heidi

Heidi, a five-year-old orphan, is sent to live with her reclusive grandfather in the Swiss Alps. This heartwarming and uplifting tale explores themes of nature, friendship, and the healing power of love.