Random House - A Surprise for a Friend

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T he new community garden looks amazing! exclaims Teresa. I cant believe Barbie organized all this. Barbie does so much for us, adds Summer. We should throw her a party to show her how much we appreciate her. Totally! Nikki agrees. Later that day, Barbie drives her friends home. Later that day, Barbie drives her friends home.

Wow! she exclaims. I never noticed that beach before. Lets check it out! It looks like the perfect spot for a fun day, says Teresa. Or a surprise, Nikki whispers, winking. As the friends walk along the dunes, they spot something in the water. Baby dolphins! Barbie cheers.

Its fin-tastic! Yeah, everyone is going to flip when they see this beach! Summer agrees. Who is everyone? asks Barbie. Um, you know, people, Teresa says as she shoots Summer a look. Want to play volleyball? Teresa suggests. Or go horseback riding? asks Summer. Lets do both! Barbie says.

And if theres time, Id love to go surfing, too! Looks like weve got our list of surprise-party activities, Nikki whispers to Summer and Teresa. Lets get together tonight to make plans. At the end of a long day, the friends are tiredand hungry! Should we grab some dinner at the pier? Barbie asks. Sounds great! Summer exclaims. Im sorry, but were really tired and want to get home early, Nikki says. Right, guys? Yeah, were really sleepy, Teresa replies with a big yawn.

Oh, okay... , Barbie says a little suspiciously. After a long night of party planning, Nikki, Teresa, and Summer go home to bed. The next morning, Nikki calls Teresa with bad news. I was getting some decorations down from my attic and I hurt my leg, Nikki explains. Oh, no! cries Teresa. Oh, no! cries Teresa.

Im going to cancel everything. No, I dont want to ruin Barbies party, Nikki says. You should have it without me. Just take lots of pictures and email them to me. The next day, Nikki is relaxing in her living room when she receives an email from Teresa. These are great pictures from Barbies party, Nikki says to herself.

But it doesnt look like theyre at the beach. I wonder where they are. Suddenly, Nikki hears a car horn outside. Honk! Honk! When she looks out her window, she cant believe her eyes.... Its a big pink busfilled with all her friends. Barbie helps Nikki into a pretty party dress, then walks with her outside.

Surprise! cheer Barbie, Teresa, and Summer. Whats all this? asks Nikki. Its a partyfor you! says Barbie. This is amazing! Nikki exclaims. But today was supposed to be your party, Barbie. I know.

Teresa told me. But what better way to spend your day than cheering up a friend? Barbie replies. Everyone has fun watching movies, playing games, singing songs, and eating yummy snacks. But the best part is decorating Nikkis cast! I had a great time, Nikki tells Barbie. Im just sorry I ruined your surprise party. It wouldnt have been a party without all of my best friends, replies Barbie.

Best friends forever! all the girls cheer.