Author(s): Herman Parish

Fiction

When Suzanne, the new girl in Amelia Bedelia's class, arrives at school riding the most beautiful bicycle in the whole world, Amelia Bedelia decides she wants a new bike, too. But Amelia Bedelia's mom says that a bike like Suzanne's is so expensive it will cost an arm and a leg! What? Amelia Bedelia doesn't want to give away one of her arms and one of her legs. She'll need both arms to steer her new bike, and both legs to pedal it. Amelia Bedelia decides to get a job, so that she can earn the bike money instead. She tries: 1. Helping out at Pete's Diner 2. Opening a lemonade stand 3. Entering a contest to win a prize 4. Baking treats and selling them Will Amelia Bedelia ever get the bike of her dreams?