I rather enjoy the childishness of Betsy. Teenagers don't really get a chance, anymore, to be this goofy and, yet, so mature (in some ways) at this time of life. In any case, I'm really enjoying the slow pace. ( )

A charming story about being true to oneself that lacks the preachy, saccharine tone of other books marketed to girls. Refreshing! ( )

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Betsy visits a friend in Milwaukee, and decides to change herself into a more fascinating persona, with humorous results and only partial success, as the real Betsy keeps rising to the surface.

With each addition to this series, I find myself enjoying it more. The details from this period, a century ago, are intriguing, and add depth to the storyline, such as the porter brushing off Betsy's outer garments before she departs from the parlor car. I loved reading about the immigrant population's Christmas traditions, so similar to my own family's, drawn from my Germanic heritage. This was an entertaining read, and I am eagerly looking forward to the next book. ( )