Sweet Valley Twins "and Friends" #54, The Big Party Weekend

[nellswell]

Where Ned and Alice try to be responsible parents and hire a baby-sitter!

Cover time...

Comments

[daniellafromage]

Can I just say, The Wakefields of Sweet Valley makes it pretty clear that Theodore Wakefield just picked up some crap from the deck of the ship and carved it into a rose. I get that it can be a sentimental piece, but I refuse to believe a stranger would buy it for $75 (and presumably hoped to sell it for a hefty profit).

And man, those Wakefield kids can be pretty mean.

[zippyladoodles]

It would be very antique wood though wouldn't it....

[daniellafromage]

It would be fairly old, but age isn't necessarily an indicator of quality - as I said, it's scrap wood which was just lying around the ship, presumably intended to be destroyed. If the rose were particularly well-carved (although there's nothing to indicate in either of the legacy books that Theodore was experienced in the craft), then it might go for $35-$40, or more if the wood was from a particularly famous ship.

Also: I can't believe I'm so srs bzns about this. Sweet Valley! What have you done to me?!

[zippyladoodles]

Hmm, but on one said the antiques guy knew what he was talking about. Or, there is the other explanation....the wood resides in Sweet Valley. Therefore, it is priceless my friend, priceless!!

I know, I know, I dreamt about my next book recap the other night. *Hangs head in shame* but I have got some great ideas now.....

[daniellafromage]

Maybe he knew that the ship was of historical significance because it brought not one, but two Wakefield ancestors over? :P

[zippyladoodles]

Hmm, that's entirely possible! After all, they are the golden family of SV!