SVK #25: LEFT-OUT ELIZABETH

[faerygrl88]

I preserve the caps in the title, the way they were on the cover, because I suspect the “-“ should not be there between “left” and “out” and thus confused about proper capitalization. But anyway.

Shout-out (heh) to Erica Golub, the January 1992 essay winner from New Jersey. She is (well, was at this point… unless she fell into the Sweet Valley time

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[esc_key]

Oh my lord this is a hilarious recap. You were so right to hate Liz early on. I didn't catch on until much, much later.

The twins, Todd and Steven (he’s all nice to Todd and shit, hardly annoying at all, so we tend to forget he’s there)
Haha. Todd's poor sisterbrother got left behind. I imagine himher back at Casa Wilkins with hisher ski gear ready to go, watching the car disappear into the horizon and crying, "Why does everyone always forget about me?"

(“Jessica broke in before Todd could start bragging [again]… ‘We’re all skiing the beginner trails,’ she said. Todd looked embarrassed.”
I'm totally team Jessica here! Although I'm usually team Lila.

Shout-out (heh) to Erica Golub, the January 1992 essay winner from New Jersey. She is (eight years old and, like all bed wetters, Lila’s Secret is her favorite book.
Erica, if you're out there, you cannot join this community until you renounce "Lila's Secret" as da debil.

[faerygrl88]

Thanks so much! I was excited to have a book no one had recapped yet! It was the decision maker. I have silently admired the humor, snark and excellent writing skills here at 1bruce1 for a couple of years now (I'm shy when I feel like it) and was scared my snark wouldn't make the cut. Your approval means loads. :-D

[esc_key]

It's getting hard to find books no one has recapped yet. I have this problem myself!

Aww. Your recap was great. I LOL'ed at work. You do not need my approval. :/

[mothergoddamn]

I can tell you the exact moment I hated Liz! Age eight during "Case of the Secret Santa". I loathed that bitch from that day on. It's why I was always a bit of a Jessica fan despite all the crazy. I'd always think back to how we held firm on that janitor being Santa, man. Or that time she saved the trees that were dying anyway? "2-4-6-8 we shall not negotiate!" Good times. Magical moments.

[mothergoddamn]

I remember this book! Despite the electric shock treatment.

Great recap!

[hellobrisvegas]

What a great recap. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up.

I hope you know what you've gotten yourself into, though -- this shit is addictive. Really addictive. Hope to read more from you :)

[ohvelocitygirl]

This was so funny. I love reading the recaps better than reading the books. You're right about Todd - I can totally imagine him running around, talking in CAPSLOCK and throwing Todd-punches and pushing people into pools. I know he's a big loser but he always holds a special place in my heart.

BTW, great recap!!!!

[anonymous]

Hold up! Are you saying that Todd was special friends WHO WASN'T ELIZABETH!? Dear God NO!