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“Betsy returned to her chair, took off her coat and hat, opened her book and forgot the world again.”

Quote by Maud Hart Lovelace

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Maud Hart Lovelace

Maud Hart Lovelace was an American author renowned for her contributions to children's literature, particularly her 'Betsy-Tacy' series, which chronicles the lives of two childhood friends. Born on April 25, 1892, in Mankato, Minnesota, she spent her life in the Upper Midwest, which informed her writing. She passed away on March 11, 1980. more

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