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Ironically, I had given this book to my younger sister on her birthday years ago, but it was actually what I wanted for myself. Not being a Sweet Valley fan, she gave it back to me a few years later. :)
"Surprise! Surprise!" is the first book in the Sweet Valley Kids series. It's ideal for 5 to 8-year-old girls and/or fans of the previous Sweet Valley books, such as Sweet Valley Twins.
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In addition to the laughs, this book is very realistic by involving such things as drug use, nudity (the scene where Victoria enters a nude beach for the first time is priceless--"wow, look at all those penises!"), profanity, etc., matters that are rarely placed in teen fiction, even though they're commonplace things in most kids' lives. In that sense, this book kind of reminded me of Judy Blume's writing (another good writer to check out).
I thought the ending was great as well, and I highly recommend "My First Love..." to preteen and older girls, especially Francine Pascal fans who want to read how she really writes.
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Meanwhile, the twins (Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield) are arguing over who will get to wear the princess costume on Halloween, while the other twin is left with the witch costume, which neither twin really wants to wear. Jessica insists she should be the princess this year since she has all her teeth and "princesses should have perfect smiles". However, Jessica's logic fails her when she also loses her front tooth before Halloween. Now who will get to wear the princess costume? And which grade will get to lead the Sweet Valley Elementary School parade? Find out in "Sweet Valley Trick or Treat". Recommended for 5 to 8-year-old girls.
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Ellen doesn't mind letting Grace go swimming. All she had to do was let Grace wear her bathing suit and swimming cap, but it got harder later. Someone was counting people as they walked into a big room. She said, "I counted one extra person. I cound have made a mistake..." Then Barbara, the rude girl said, "You must have counted me twice. I was in line, but I went out to get my sweater. "Oh," the person who was counting said.
Barbara doesn't do things to be nice, she does them to get something, and Barbara did wanted something.
One day Barbara came into Bunk 7 and said to Jamie, the consuler, "My consuler wants to see you." Jamie left.
"Why does she want to she her?" Jessica asked. "I'm joining your bunk," rude Barbara said, "I told my consuler you asked me to." "We didn't!" Jessica said. Barbara went on, "Everyone thinks bunk 7 is great for hiding Grace, so I want to join. I helped you with Grace. I did you a favor. Now do me one! If you don't, I can tell all about Grace!" So they let her join.
Barbara made them do things for her. Will the secret about Grace be found out? Find out by reading The Big Camp Secret!
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Part of Fowler Crest has burned down in a fire- and too much evidence against Lila is starting to look suspicious. Since her parents are away with no way to contact them, Lila becomes vulnerable, looking at Steven as a knight in shining armor when Steven is supposed to be investigating the case. How could Steven become so attracted to spoiled Lila, even if she is so seemingly helpless?
Okay, so that was a dumb little fling between them, but the book was exciting. Aren't most of the SVH books? When so much evidence started pointing at Lila, I almost believed she was guilty. Maybe that's a little farfetched, but it didn't look to good for her.
If you're looking for an in depth, soul searching book, perhaps this book isn't too well suited for your needs, but if you're like me and have enjoyed reading this series, read this one too! It's full of excitement and action!
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