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Title: Not All About Betsy, But Still Very Good
Review: Emily of Deep Valley is about a character we've never met before. Emily is a few years behind Betsy in school, and we meet her as she is about to graduate from high school. Unfortunately, Emily's crowd of friends are leaveing for college, while she, who desires to further her education, is left behind to care for her beloved grandfather, who raised her upon the death of her parents. The book tells us of Emily's struggles to fill the void left after graduation, after leaving high school behind and being left behind by her friends. When I was at a point in my life where I felt that my life was empty of everything except for work, I read this book over and over again. It inspired me to fill my life as Emily filled hers, with worthwhile pursuits and interests. Betsy does make an appearance in this story, and you will find some other familar faces as well. Any fan of Maud Hart Lovelace will love this book and make it a part of her personal collection.
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