THE EDUCATION OF BET
By: Lauren Baratz-Logsted
FIRST SENTENCE
“William, I am so disappointed in you!”
SUMMARY
from goodreads
Bet is sixteen, very intelligent, but only knows as much as her limited education will allow. In Victorian England, girls aren’t allowed to go to school.
Will is also 16, and though not related by blood, he and Bet act like brother and sister. In fact, they even look like brother and sister. And though they’re both raised under the same roof, by the same kind uncle, Will has one big advantage over Bet: He’s a boy, and being a boy means he isn’t stuck in the brand house they call home. He gets to go out into the world – to school.
But that’s not what Will wishes. He wants to join the military and learn about real life, not what’s written in books.
So one night, Bet comes up with a plan. She’ll go to school as Will. Will can join the military. And though it seems impossible, they actually manage to pull it off.
But once Bet gets to school, she begins to realize the education she’s going to get isn’t exactly the one she was expecting.
REVIEW
The Education of Bet is a story about following your dreams. In this sweet story, both Bet and Will manage to fulfill their dreams. Bet disguises herself as Will so she can get a formal education. This allows Will to join the military as he has always wanted to do.
I liked reading about Bet’s transformation. She was so good at changing her appearance and her actions that everyone really did think she was a boy. Even her roommate at school, James, was fooled. The relationship between these two was a big surprise.
I loved the way the story ends, but you will have to read it yourself to find out what happens. This quick read is perfect for historical fiction fans or anyone who likes a little girl power.
Thank you to the Young Adult Book Blog Tour for making this book available for me to review.
RATING
4 Plot
4 Characters
4 Attention Grabbing
5 Girlie Meter
5 Ending
22 TOTAL
5 STARS
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