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Is this a good option to read aloud to my daughter? I've never read it before either. And what age do you recommend for little girls to begin the series?

Jennifer It was one of my favorite book series when I was young. In fact my stepsister and I nicknamed ourselves Betsy and Tacy to this day! Wholesome and stan…moreIt was one of my favorite book series when I was young. In fact my stepsister and I nicknamed ourselves Betsy and Tacy to this day! Wholesome and stands the test of time!(less)

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Is it needed to read the books in order?

Elsie Foley It's not needed, but I would definitely suggest it because the stories are written chronologically. You could also easily skip the first four (the Bet…moreIt's not needed, but I would definitely suggest it because the stories are written chronologically. You could also easily skip the first four (the Betsy-Tacy treasury) and read the six later books (high school years and beyond.(less)

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how old are betsy and tacy in this book?

Elsie Foley Betsy is four at the start of the book. She turns five a month later and by the time she and Tacy meet Tib, she is around six. All three girls are the…moreBetsy is four at the start of the book. She turns five a month later and by the time she and Tacy meet Tib, she is around six. All three girls are the same age, give or take a few months.(less)

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What is the reading level of the first 4 books in Betsy Tacy series? I’m thinking of giving them to my 9 year old granddaughter.