Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower
By Peggy Parish
1966
First Published
4.27
Average Rating
64
Number of Pages
Part of Series
Housemaid Amelia Bedelia smilingly obeys to the letter. Cousin Acolcu helps prune hedges and prepare shower for Miss Alma at ladies' Tuesday afternoon sewing. Mr Rogers says scale and ice his fish. Mrs Rogers says cut flowers, run over tablecloth. Acolcu and Amelia with purse and hat, don swimsuits and find garden hose. Can chocolate frosted cupcakes save this day?
Avg Rating
4.27
Number of Ratings
16,190
5 STARS
55%
4 STARS
24%
3 STARS
17%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
2%
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Author
Peggy Parish
Author · 36 books
Peggy Parish was the author of the children's story series Amelia Bedelia. The series was continued, after her sudden death from an aneurysm, by her nephew Herman Parish. Peggy attended the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Herman honored Peggy's life in his book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia, by writing in its dedication: "For Peggy Parish, the real Amelia Bedelia." -Wikipedia
