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Elizabeth Cole and her friend Felicity are described as "the merriest girls in Virginia." They delight in playing tricks on Elizabeth’s snobby older sister, Annabelle. When Annabelle (nicknamed Bananabelle) becomes engaged, the girls’ pranks intensify, pushing the mischief into new territory. The following twists threaten to drag Elizabeth into big trouble, adding a humorous edge to the story of friendship and youthful adventures.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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