Gray, Joslyn 1876?- creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Bouncing Bet" by Joslyn Gray is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Betty Pogany, a large and awkward girl often called "Bouncing Bet," exploring themes of self-acceptance and friendship. The narrative highlights her relationship with her companion, Tommy Finnemore, as they navigate the challenges of growing up and societal perceptions of physical appearance. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Tommy, a country lad who enjoys magic and visits Mr. Meadowcroft, a gentleman living with his sister in a large house in South Paulding. Their conversation reveals Tommy's fondness for a girl named Betty, who, despite being talented, is self-conscious about her size and has been teased throughout her life. Tommy describes Betty's struggles with her physicality, emphasizing her experience in school and the nickname "Bouncing Bet." As the chapter unfolds, it becomes clear that the story will delve into themes of acceptance and personal growth through Betty's friendships and the judgments they face from those around them. The setup introduces a strong emotional core that promises to resonate with readers who appreciate character-driven narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-05-12 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (The New York Public Library's Digital Collections) Originally published: United States: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1921 People with disabilities -- Fiction Bildungsromans Girls -- Conduct of life -- Fiction Blind children -- Fiction Blind children -- Education -- Fiction Children -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS United States: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1921 https://archive.org/details/bouncingbet00gray/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70745 https://archive.org/details/bouncingbet00gray/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70745 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134633.0 70745