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Post by aln1982 on Jan 5, 2008 20:27:00 GMT -5
I think my favorite subplots are ones involving hectic sitting jobs – especially for the Pikes. I’m in the minority, too, of those who actually likes the carnivals and festivals (most of them at least ;D) The funny subplots – especially where the kids say and do cute things – are often my favorites like Stacey’s Choice and the Pike sitting Chapter in MA’s Bad Luck Mystery.
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Penny Lane
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Post by Penny Lane on Jan 5, 2008 21:00:14 GMT -5
I can't think of any department stores around here that don't have escalators. Huh... Where are you shopping? ;-)
I like the subplots that make sense with the main plot. There are a few that just seem so random and useless, making them that much more boring.
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Post by greer on Jan 5, 2008 21:08:06 GMT -5
I like the ones that teach a lesson to help the sitter through the main problem in the book. The formulaic nature is endearing.
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Post by songheim on Jan 6, 2008 5:41:20 GMT -5
I loved the mail order subplot in Stacey's Choice as well. I think it's a favorite of alot of people cause it's one of the few naturalistic, kids acting like kids ones (except for the putting on a show thing at the end). Indeed Claire demanding to know what a 'bust developer' is ranks as one of the funniest BSC moments ever!
Like I said in the Worst thread, there aren't a whole lot I like but I did like the Norman Hill subplot of Dawn's Big Date. Yeah it's formulaic in how they magically solve everything but it was still genuinely sad and sweet.
I also liked the baby-sitting in Stacey's Mistake cause it flows with the story (though I don't know if you can call it a subplot per se) and I love reading the New York scenes.
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Post by aln1982 on Jan 6, 2008 17:55:52 GMT -5
I can't think of any department stores around here that don't have escalators. Huh... Where are you shopping? ;-) I like the subplots that make sense with the main plot. There are a few that just seem so random and useless, making them that much more boring. The Benton Harbor (St. Joe) and Holland malls are only one story. Not great malls but close and convenient. Agree about liking those subplots best. I also like the random sitting chapters when they're cute or funny. I love reading about the kids. ;D
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fluffycakes
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Post by fluffycakes on Jan 7, 2008 8:06:14 GMT -5
I loved the mail order subplot in Stacey's Choice as well. I think it's a favorite of alot of people cause it's one of the few naturalistic, kids acting like kids ones (except for the putting on a show thing at the end). Indeed Claire demanding to know what a 'bust developer' is ranks as one of the funniest BSC moments ever! Like I said in the Worst thread, there aren't a whole lot I like but I did like the Norman Hill subplot of Dawn's Big Date. Yeah it's formulaic in how they magically solve everything but it was still genuinely sad and sweet. ITA! The mail order subplot is easily my favourite, for reasons like you said - they acted like normal kids. Even though there's a few chapters dedicated to the plot, they were more about the kids as opposed to the actual sitting jobs, which I like. I think one of the reasons why I like Stacey's Choice so much is because I like the entire book - both main and sub-plots. Sort of a rare find for me. Agree also about the Norman Hill sub-plot. I really felt for him, the poor guy. I love the way he stood up to Sarah! Another one I liked was in Claudia and the Perfect Boy, where the Barretts have to give Pow away. It was pretty sad when they first learn that Marnie's allergic to him and reminded me of when I had to get tested for allergies. I was fairly young, and my parents said if I was allergic to cats, we'd have to get rid of ours since my sister was already allergic to her. Luckily I wasn't, but I could totally relate and sympathize to how the Barretts were feeling. Also, it didn't hurt that the sub-plot was only in about three chapters and not dragged on for too long! ;D
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Post by aln1982 on Jan 7, 2008 16:59:09 GMT -5
I also really enjoyed the Norman subplot. Another one that I always like, though only the last chapter of it, is the pet show in Dance School Phantom. Max Delaney and Boo Boo crack me up. So do the Pike triplets. ;D
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fluffycakes
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Post by fluffycakes on Jan 7, 2008 18:44:57 GMT -5
^ I love that Boo-Boo won the award for best personality! ;D
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Post by aln1982 on Jan 7, 2008 20:30:30 GMT -5
^ ;D And he "took" to Max so well. They must have similar personalities. ;D I was glad that Becca's Misty won an award, too. Even though I don't like pets, these were cute at the pet show.
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Post by songheim on Jan 13, 2008 3:13:08 GMT -5
oh man fluffycakes, the Pow subplot is way too sad for me. Even considering that it got a family in the end, I couldn't bear seeing the kids have to give it away in the first place.
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Post by sweetvalleygirl99 on Jan 13, 2008 21:34:26 GMT -5
oh man fluffycakes, the Pow subplot is way too sad for me. Even considering that it got a family in the end, I couldn't bear seeing the kids have to give it away in the first place. Aww, they gave Pow away? I didn't know that, I must not have read the book where they did that .
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Post by booboobrewer on Jan 13, 2008 22:37:09 GMT -5
Yeah, I believe it's in Claudia and the Perfect Boy.
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Post by greer on Jan 13, 2008 22:52:51 GMT -5
they gave him to the pikes
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starrynight
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Post by starrynight on Jan 14, 2008 12:50:34 GMT -5
In "Little Miss Stoneybrook...and Dawn," would you guys consider the Jeff stuff or the pageant as the subplot? I'm thinking Jeff is the subplot, since the title of the book refers to the pageant. At any rate, that's my favorite subplot, even though it's sad.
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Post by booboobrewer on Jan 14, 2008 14:29:00 GMT -5
I think Jeff is the subplot too.
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