Ten-year old Danica Darcy has had enough ofParis Pickett!After years of dealing with Paris bullying her way to first place in every competition, the fashionista drama queen of the 4th grade is determined not to lose to the green-eyed “wicked Pickett,” again.Presented with the opportunity to win the title of “Smoothie Queen,” along with the rhinestone tiara and all it’s fabulous sparkly appeal, Danica prepares a plan to go head-to-head against the wicked southern-belle in a juicy battle of the blenders. Butwhen a secret ingredient threatens Danica’s plan, she goes into panic mode and the real drama begins.
I enjoyed reading this book about Danica, who's in the 4th grade, has a serious vocabulary, and is a fierce competitor. Her vocabulary and way of speaking drmatically reminded me of a third grade girl I have gotten to know over the last year. I loved the "fierceness" of the competition to make a smoothie and enter it into a contest sponsored by a local business woman. I look forward to reading more about Danica and passing these books on the my 3rd grade friend.