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Betty Baird

Betty Baird

By: Anna Hamlin Weikel
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 Step into the enchanting world of Betty Baird, the first book in the beloved Betty Baird Series, a cherished collection of boarding school stories that captivated young girls in the early 1900s. Follow our spirited heroine, Betty Baird, who, despite her obsession with reading boarding school tales, faces ridicule from the elite crowd at The Pines. Yet, with her vibrant personality and indomitable spirit, Betty transforms her challenges into delightful adventures alongside her newfound friends. Inspired by the authors own upbringing under a learned clergyman, Benjamin Baird Hamlin, the story weaves a rich tapestry of friendship, resilience, and the joy of self-discovery. (Holly Jenson)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Literature & Fiction
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  • 020 - Her Commencement

    020 - Her Commencement
    Feb 21 2026
    Step into the enchanting world of Betty Baird, the first book in the beloved Betty Baird Series, a cherished collection of boarding school stories that captivated young girls in the early 1900s. Follow our spirited heroine, Betty Baird, who, despite her obsession with reading boarding school tales, faces ridicule from the elite crowd at The Pines. Yet, with her vibrant personality and indomitable spirit, Betty transforms her challenges into delightful adventures alongside her newfound friends. Inspired by the authors own upbringing under a learned clergyman, Benjamin Baird Hamlin, the story weaves a rich tapestry of friendship, resilience, and the joy of self-discovery. (Holly Jenson)
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    17 mins
  • 019 - Betty and Lois Talk Over the Summer

    019 - Betty and Lois Talk Over the Summer
    Feb 21 2026
    Step into the enchanting world of Betty Baird, the first book in the beloved Betty Baird Series, a cherished collection of boarding school stories that captivated young girls in the early 1900s. Follow our spirited heroine, Betty Baird, who, despite her obsession with reading boarding school tales, faces ridicule from the elite crowd at The Pines. Yet, with her vibrant personality and indomitable spirit, Betty transforms her challenges into delightful adventures alongside her newfound friends. Inspired by the authors own upbringing under a learned clergyman, Benjamin Baird Hamlin, the story weaves a rich tapestry of friendship, resilience, and the joy of self-discovery. (Holly Jenson)
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    7 mins
  • 018 - The Class Election

    018 - The Class Election
    Feb 21 2026
    Step into the enchanting world of Betty Baird, the first book in the beloved Betty Baird Series, a cherished collection of boarding school stories that captivated young girls in the early 1900s. Follow our spirited heroine, Betty Baird, who, despite her obsession with reading boarding school tales, faces ridicule from the elite crowd at The Pines. Yet, with her vibrant personality and indomitable spirit, Betty transforms her challenges into delightful adventures alongside her newfound friends. Inspired by the authors own upbringing under a learned clergyman, Benjamin Baird Hamlin, the story weaves a rich tapestry of friendship, resilience, and the joy of self-discovery. (Holly Jenson)
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    9 mins
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