153. Rice Instead of Noods

"The Luckiest Girl," chapters 2-3. In this charming 1958 Beverly Cleary novel, Shelley makes it to San Sebastian and snobs out over smudge pots, dry riverbeds, long bedrooms, and old high school towels. But some witchy Michie moonlight laundry really turns her around. At school, she meets heavy-handed Hartley and Sunburned Philip, and wins the day via donut holes. Join Jody and Alison for some chat about faux Stroganoff, bathroom layouts, and Cheesecake Factory. Thanks to Blume Head Dawn for her excellent letter (be sure to check out Avenging Sybil at avengingsybil.typepad.com/avengingsybil/2004/04/teaser.html). And mucho appreciation for new Patrons Michelle G. and Natalie M.!