Betsy and the Circus

By: Carolyn Haywood

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Synopsis: Here is good news for Miss Haywood's thousands of readers. Betsy, their favorite character is back again! She brings with her, of course, her little sister Star, her schoolmate Billy, and her best friend Ellen. Two new friends are a boy and girl whose parents belong to the wonderful world of the circus. How the whole class is taken to the big show in a magnificent circus truck driven by Lollipop, the clown, is one of the high spots of this delightful book. Other memorable occasions are the birthday party the class gives Mr. Kilpatrick, the "quiet night'" when Betsy's young guests succeed in keeping the entire household awake, and the day when Billy takes to school the Easter egg he has cherished not wisely but too long. Betsy's efforts to get her mother just the right present for Mother's Day are touching as well as funny. So is Betsy and Ellen's reconciliation after they have hurt each other's feelings. Here as always, warm understanding underlies Miss Haywood's lively sense of humor. No wonder the children love her stories! Betsy and her friends are always up to something. You'll find all of the books about Betsy, Eddie and more by Miss Haywood in the Bookshare collection. Look for Betsy and Mr. Kilpatrick, Betsy's Busy Summer, Betsy's Winter Winterhouse, Betsy and Her Little Star, Betsy's Christmas and more.\