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Heaven to betsy and betsy in spite of herself see betsy and tacy start high school in deep valley, minnesota. The book was published in multiple languages including. After betsy and tacy become best friends at betsys fifth birthday party, they are inseparable. Betsy ray is loving every minute of freshman year at deep valley highwith new and old friends all around her.
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