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171d8a3
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In a lot of ways that poor little potato' - Evan pointed directly at Jade's French fries - 'symbolizes the reckless consumerism that plagues America.
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french-fries
sweet-valley
potatoes
consumerism
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Francine Pascal |
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a42fbb5
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Oooh. Barbie has a brain, huh?" The smile was gone. His voice low, gravelly. "Oooh. Ken has an attitude," she snapped back."
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Francine Pascal |
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9a2de91
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He nodded and half smiled. "Right-you're the hearts-and-flowers girl." Her cheeks warmed with anger. His smile didn't make up for his sarcasm. "And you're the scorn-and-bile boy."
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Francine Pascal |
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9c898aa
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Ella's supersonic voice followed her all the way to Bleecker Street and then dissolved amid the noisy profusion of shops, cafes, and restaurants and the crush of people that made the West Village of Manhattan unique in the world. In a single block you could buy fertility statues from Tanzania, rare Amazonian orchids, a pawned brass tuba, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, or the best, most expensive cup of coffee you ever tasted. It was the doughnuts,..
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doughnuts
noisy
shops
manhattan
new-york
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Francine Pascal |
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393c82f
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Roger Collins wasn't the most popular teacher at school only because he was interesting in class. In fact, most of the girls would have loved a little after-class attention from this teacher.
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teachers
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Francine Pascal |
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71c2dc6
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When people try to take their own lives, they often don't want to be brought back. When you catch them in time, as is this case, they have a second chance. But they have to want that chance. You see Mrs. Whitman, I have no idea why your daughter did this to herself, but she seems to have no will to live.
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suicide-attempt
sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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d59c3ea
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How inappropriate,' Lila said coldly. 'Who'd ever dream of showing up at a dance in a wheelchair? What does she think she's going to do all night?
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wheelchairs
sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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49500eb
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Honestly,' she said when they were out of Bruce's earshot, 'he's as bad in the kitchen as you are. What do you people do on the servant's night off, anyway?' Lila looked Jessica straight in the eye. 'Cold lobster and caviar,' she said earnestly.
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sweet-valley
rich-people
lobster
servants
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Francine Pascal |
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9ac2405
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Jessica felt like a heroine in a tragic, dramatic love story. She lifted her chin and turned away. It was all over.
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heroine
sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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4d31ca8
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She used to write all the time,' Elizabeth explained, 'before she lost all that weight. Remember? When she was the butt of everyone's jokes instead of the girl all the boys want to date?
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writing
weight-loss
sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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f708c76
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She'll probably have all the work made up and a dozen stories written for The Oracle before I finish that one stupid book report on Moby Dick. I mean, Todd, who really cares about whales?' Todd did, but he let the comment slide by.
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whales
sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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4345655
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Jessica stopped a few feet away so that Ken could get an optimal view of her body posed against the seductive backdrop of the sea, sand, and palm trees.
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sweet-valley
seduction
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Francine Pascal |
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3767257
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It was another one of her father's curses:I'll make you into a freak and not let you tell anyone.
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Francine Pascal |
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a711aef
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The Pi Betas had accepted the fact that Rose was Mexican, but it was obvious they would just as soon ignore it. And they seemed to assume Rose wanted to do that, too. The other girls might not be overtly disturbed by the fact that Rose was a chicana, but they certainly were not going to encourage her to explore her heritage. No, if Rose joined the Pi Betas, she would have to deny the biggest part of herself. She would have to become complet..
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mexican
mexican-american
sweet-valley
heritage
sorority
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Francine Pascal |
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670de0b
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In Bruce's opinion, the only fun in dating was the sport of it. The more it was like a tennis match, where he had to wear down his opponent through expertise and sheer force of will, the better he liked it.
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sweet-valley
creepy
dating
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Francine Pascal |
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c904877
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Lila walked by with her nose in the air. In a straight line behind her, six obedient kindergartners waddled like baby geese, singing in unison, 'Row, row, row your yacht...
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kindergarten
snobs
yacht
sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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5c0e1ad
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Elizabeth scowled, feeling like a nobody, a nothing. She felt like her entire self had been made worthless. She could change her interests, but she couldn't change her looks. She'd never be six feet tall. She'd never look like a supermodel.
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supermodels
superficiality
sweet-valley
worthless
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Francine Pascal |
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a530b58
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Look, girls. It is important to all of us that we win this game, right? Well, when it comes to athletics, boys are simply better suited than girls. It's a fact of nature that no one can change. I'm sorry, but maybe you can play next time when it's less crucial.
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sweet-valley
sports
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Francine Pascal |
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1cb3ec4
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Elizabeth remembered how foolish everyone had felt when they discovered Mr. Mercandy was the victim of a stroke and not a zombie as they'd thought.
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stroke
sweet-valley
zombie
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Francine Pascal |
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6ada7eb
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Jessica was clearly in her element, moving with the music naturally and without effort. Even her lustrous golden hair swayed to the beat, completing the perfect picture of a dancer caught up in ecstasy.
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Francine Pascal |
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95e48a1
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Guy struck a jangling chord on the keyboards and then another. 'You know,' he announced, sitting back and crossing his arms. 'We need some new material. We've got to write some new songs.' 'Like what?' He shrugged. 'I don't know. Throw out some ideas.' 'Love! Death! Existential struggle!' Emily intoned dramatically, rattling out a drumroll. 'Agriculture!
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sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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7724eae
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There was only one blonde in the room, and she didn't even have a tan.
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superficial
sweet-valley
tan
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Francine Pascal |
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db458f3
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A cult!' Elizabeth gasped. 'Here? In Sweet Valley? But that's impossible!
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sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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1acd101
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She had started driving past his apartment to see whether or not his car was out front. She had looked up his phone number, and twice she had called his apartment from the pay phone in school, knowing he wouldn't be at home, just so she could hear how sexy his voice sounded on his answering machine. Was this what falling in love was supposed to feel like?
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sweet-valley
unbalanced
stalking
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Francine Pascal |
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73f3954
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Jessica walked away from Aaron and Ken, flashing them both a big smile. They were both very attractive - she had dated each of them a number of times. In fact, not too long ago she had contemplated falling in love with Ken for lack of anything better to do.
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sweet-valley
falling-in-love
flirting
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Francine Pascal |
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01bc6be
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Imagine a world full of Elizabeth Wakefields,' Lila said. 'Could you imagine a duller, more predictable place? I think I'd go crazy.
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sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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8b3256c
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I wouldn't be caught dead bowling!" Jessica shouted as she pushed back her chair and rushed out of the room." --
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Francine Pascal |
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82872f8
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Physically she was like a swan among more humble fowl - tall, willowy, and exceptionally pretty with fair skin and golden hair, whereas the Chardins were plain and dark, stocky and short.
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stereotypes
superficiality
sweet-valley
snobbery
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Francine Pascal |
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be6c46e
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The girls wore clothes that hadn't been fashionable for at least a year. There was only one blonde in the room, and she didn't even have a tan.
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Francine Pascal |
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d4d7fd9
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Oh-it's just-well, all I can say is, I'd never do anything so -so declasse,' she finished on a note of smug satisfaction. Narrowing her eyes, Jessica glared at the phone in her hand. Where did Lila get off being so superior, using words like 'declasse'?
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sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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a1f1f19
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Lynne looked as if she were really having fun, Elizabeth realized. With a smile on her face and a sparkle in her eye, Lynne Henry was actually almost pretty!
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shallow-appearances
sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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b77fa86
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No one at college ever goes to a party before ten-thirty at the very earliest! They'd rather die. It's so uncool to be early.
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stereotypes
uncool
sweet-valley
parties
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Francine Pascal |
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e8d0ebf
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If you turned sideways and stuck your tongue out, you could probably pass for a zipper.
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zipper
sweet-valley
tongue
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Francine Pascal |
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fc1200c
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789
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Francine Pascal |
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77de68d
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3
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Francine Pascal |
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c1dfd96
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6
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Francine Pascal |
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902ba3c
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7
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Francine Pascal |
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fe5dbbc
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8
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Francine Pascal |
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ead91dc
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But Bruce pushed her back ever so slightly. "In dancing, at least, the guy still takes the lead." His meaning wasn't lost on Jessica. She'd have to be less aggressive if she wanted to keep him interested. "Then I'll follow wherever you lead," she said with uncharacteristic submissiveness."
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Francine Pascal |
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f084c71
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Enid was a terrific person, Elizabeth thought, and absolutely not a nerd, no matter what Jessica said. With her shoulder-length brown hair and large green eyes, she was really pretty.
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Francine Pascal |
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0dce8ad
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If she had anything to say about it, the pageant would be called off and the dignity of Sweet Valley womanhood would be preserved. The truth was, no one seemed to care as much about the beauty pageant issue as she did.
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sweet-valley
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Francine Pascal |
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da4b923
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2
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Francine Pascal |
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356a192
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1
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Francine Pascal |
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3a45575
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What is with those Wakefield women that makes them think they're better than everybody?' Ken asked.
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Francine Pascal |