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The One-Book Wonders
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Author:  BethC [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:51 pm ]
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With the Gather's rule restrictions, I thought it was time some barely-mentioned characters got a look-in: see how many you recognise! The A-Z of CS characters was invaluable... :)


“You’d think I’d get more than just a mention in the one book, seeing as I’m Kay O’Hara’s daughter!” said Tessa Wynne crossly to the select gathering.

“Oh, shut up, Tessa,” said Zoe Wylie’s twin. “At least you got a first name, and didn’t mysteriously disappear to leave your twin as your aunt’s 'only niece'. And what about poor old Charlotte Harrison, that term Prunella arrived? Her sole purpose in life was to be temporarily the tallest in her form: once she was overtaken she was never heard of again.”

A distinct sniff came from Sarah Ridley. “Hmph. That’s better than existing purely to be almost the only fifteen-year old still in the Fourth form when lacrosse started up again – how stupid do you think that made me feel?”

“I don’t know what you’re all complaining about,” piped up Dorothea Buck, “At least you got to appear in a proper series book, not just as an afterthought in the 3rd Chalet Book for Girls. And even then EBD made out that no-one knew about my allergy – for goodness’ sake, I handed in all my medical details in a named envelope as I arrived at the school!”

“Yes, but you did get reprinted by Girls Gone By,” pointed out Anne de Guitry. “Mind you, I’m not complaining – once I’d won my prize for recognising all those tableaux from books, I was able to sit back and enjoy life without having to worry about keeping up my reputation.”

“I suppose there’s something in that,” agreed Joan James. “It’s hard luck, though, when you think you’re established, you know the right people – Dad even introduced Verity-Anne to the school – and you make your way steadily up the school: I was even Form Prefect once, but did EBD notice? Not a chance.”

Anne Montague, who had once thought she had made it into Lavender’s circle of friends but had then fallen by the wayside, gave her a sympathetic look and changed the subject. “Emilia, you promised you’d reveal your secret history to us today, seeing as EBD set you up nicely in Summer Term and then never mentioned you again.”

Emilia Casabon grinned. “Ah, but then she found out the details – certainly not fit for a children’s book! Still, I don’t suppose the CBB drabblers will mind: maybe I should have a word in someone’s ear...”

Yolanda di Maladetta, who had at least got to be a Princess in the first Fairy Tale Sale, as well as presenting the Bishop with his fountain pen, laughed.
“Definitely - and here’s to many more years of intriguing the CBB-ers!” She raised her glass. “Ladies and gentlemen (well, OK, mostly ladies), I give you: The One-Book Wonders!”

Author:  Alison H [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:54 pm ]
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:lol: :lol: Thanks Beth!

Author:  Smile :) [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:04 am ]
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:lol: :lol: :lol:

Author:  Fatima [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:12 am ]
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Thanks Beth, that was good! :lol:

Author:  Lesley [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:42 am ]
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I like that - and definitely scope for we drabblers. :lol:

Author:  abbeybufo [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:58 am ]
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Very clever Beth - most enjoyable, Thank You :D

Author:  Elbee [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:48 am ]
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:lol: Brilliant! Thanks Beth.

Author:  Mona [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:54 am ]
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:D :D Thanks!

Author:  PaulineS [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:21 am ]
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Thanks, a lovely list to start drabbles thinking,

Author:  Fiona Mc [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:38 am ]
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Thanks, thats wonderful :lol:

Author:  Karoline [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:44 pm ]
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Thanks Beth :)

Author:  crystaltips [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:28 pm ]
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That was so good Beth. Thank you

Author:  MaryR [ Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:47 pm ]
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Inventive! :twisted: Thanks, Beth.

Author:  Carolyn P [ Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:54 pm ]
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What a great idea, thanks.

Author:  Vick [ Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:00 pm ]
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Lovely, thanks Beth :D

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