I'll do The Education of Bet first since the main character of that book is a little less complicated than the, um, main character of The Sisters 8.
Here's Elizabeth Smith, aka Bet, from The Education of Bet: It's not that I'm not grateful. Of course I'm grateful to Will's great-uncle for taking me in after my mother died. That's not the point. I'm sixteen years old and I want a proper education. Many other girls do go to school or are taught at home, but I, being the orphan of the maid - well, let's just say my schooling has never been anyone else's priority. So it's had to become mine, which is why I've come up with my plan. You see, Will no longer wants to go away to boarding school. Will wants to go to war. Since Will is to start at a new boarding school soon where no one has seen him before, I thought I could learn to impersonate a boy so I could take his place. That way, he'll get what he wants, I'll get what I want, and just as soon as I work out a few minor details, I'm sure all will be well with no one the wiser. Of course, first I need to persuade Will of the wisdom of my plan. That shouldn't be too hard, should it?
And here's Marcia Huit of The Sisters Eight Book 5: Marcia's Madness: It's about time I got my own book. Georgia Huit: But it's not your own book really, is it? Yes, your name may be on the cover, but don't you see where it also says The Sisters 8? 8: that's us. We are octuplets, you know.
Annie Huit: Our parents disappeared on New Year's Eve.
Rebecca Huit: Or else they died. Do we have any pink frosting in the house?
Durinda Huit: Ask Carl the talking refrigerator. He should know. I'm going to start dinner soon.
Jackie Huit: Ever since our parents' disappearance -
Rebecca Huit: - or death -
Jackie Huit: - Annie, being the eldest, has taken over as Daddy of the family while Durinda is sort of the Mommy.
Petal Huit: The note in the wall said that in order for us to discover what happened to Mommy and Daddy we each have to discover our own power and gift. I don't want my power. The very idea scares me. In fact, I think I'll go hide under the bed now. Excuse me, please.
Zinnia Huit: Petal may not want her power but I do want my gift. I love presents. Each month one of us gets to be the focus of attention and get our power and gift. It goes by order of birth so even though we are octuplets we were born a minute apart with me last. I know what that means. Marcia is so lucky to finally get her turn and I only wish -
Marcia Huit: Finally! Someone acknowledges it is my turn! I'm sorry, though, I can't really tell you what the book is about. It's like us needing to discover our own powers and gifts before we can learn what really happened to Mommy and Daddy. If you, the reader, want to know what happens in my book, you'll just have to read it. And now I really must go, I'm afraid. I have a very scientific mind and there's a little experiment I've been meaning to try. Don't worry. Our eight cats will see you to the door.
We are looking forward to meeting these characters. Thank you so much for answering our question Lauren.
I am looking forward to The Education of Bet but wow, the MG novel looks great too, especially for my DD.
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