Betty Baird's Ventures
Anna Hamlin Weikel
Read by Holly Jenson
Betty has graduated from the Pines and is now with her parents at their new home on Long Island. When Betty finds out that her father is having trouble paying the mortgage, she decides to spread her entrepreneurial wings and help with the family finances. But can a young girl in 1907 earn enough money to make a difference? Does Betty have the spirit and determination to stick with her plans, even when others try to discourage her? ( Holly Jenson) (6 hr 37 min)
Chapters
| "In Tight Papers" | 20:45 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| "My Mother's Cookery Journal" | 19:27 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Merrylegs | 9:15 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| The Clammerboy | 15:38 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Lois Byrd's Coming | 13:50 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Pickles | 9:33 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Betty "In a Pickle" | 17:01 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| A New Scheme and a Dory Race | 14:06 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Betty and Craig | 11:05 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| A Returned Manuscript | 9:07 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Preserves | 25:13 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| The Auction | 18:32 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| "We Regret" | 15:40 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Betty Visits "Uncle" Goldstein | 19:30 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Edwyna From the West | 15:50 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Miss Hunt's Missionary Lover | 13:16 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| The New Librarian and Her President | 9:12 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| "Shockingly Young" | 16:20 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| In the Tea-Room | 13:43 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Phosphorescence | 7:56 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Mary Livingstone-King's Plan | 19:27 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| In the Study | 13:26 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Betty Meets Miss Minturne | 16:47 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| The Unknown Bidder | 18:02 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Betty's Client | 10:53 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| Success | 9:43 | Read by Holly Jenson |
| The Reception | 14:18 | Read by Holly Jenson |
Reviews
Another Good One
ItsLoriK
A lovely listen just like the 1st book. Betty is smarter & more determined to work and succeed than other girls her age. While she encounters a few obstacles because some feel she is too young she doesn't give up. She wants to help her parents who are having trouble paying the mortgage. She wants to succeed for them but also for herself.
Fun and wholesome
Regular Transport-user
Maybe too wholesome? but it is very much a story of its time. Betty is so good and so loved by everyone I feared there would be no conflict! But there are definitely obstacles for our plucky heroine to overcome. Contained some nice character driven humour. It ended a little suddenly for me. It is clearly and animatedly read.
Well done!
JeanieCat
Very well read! It is an old fashioned book but quite interesting! Just as I think it’s getting too precious, the author redeems herself! A very pleasant read.
very enjoyable
RN Lori
i found myself looking forward to Betty's next shenanigan.
A LibriVox Listener
Courage meets challenge. Modestly. Very wet.