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In addition to the difficulties of raising Minnie, Becky is also planning a surprise party for Luke. In her efforts to keep it a secret from Luke, she encounters several obstacles. At first, several of her friends and members of her family doubt Becky's ability to keep such a colossal secret and she faces the financial problem of throwing a grand party. She must also deal with Elinor, Luke's biological mother, who wants to get to know her granddaughter, Minnie. Becky keeps her encounters with his mother a secret from Luke as they and her have a hard time getting along. She expressly misses Annabel, Luke's stepmother whom was more of a real mother to him than Elinor. |
In addition to the difficulties of raising Minnie, Becky is also planning a surprise party for Luke. In her efforts to keep it a secret from Luke, she encounters several obstacles. At first, several of her friends and members of her family doubt Becky's ability to keep such a colossal secret and she faces the financial problem of throwing a grand party. She must also deal with Elinor, Luke's biological mother, who wants to get to know her granddaughter, Minnie. Becky keeps her encounters with his mother a secret from Luke as they and her have a hard time getting along. She expressly misses Annabel, Luke's stepmother whom was more of a real mother to him than Elinor. |
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In a subplot, Jess and Tom have secretly gotten married in Chile. They are considering adopting their first child, but Janice is against it and insists they get a biological child first before adopting. Becky is unhappy about her behavior and defends their decision to adopt. She tells Janice off not to interfere their lives and be more open minded with their choice. Her words offends Janice as Tom is her son |
In a subplot, Jess and Tom have secretly gotten married in Chile. They are considering adopting their first child, but Janice is against it and insists they get a biological child first before adopting. Becky is unhappy about her behavior and defends their decision to adopt. She tells Janice off not to interfere their lives and be more open minded with their choice. Her words offends Janice as Tom is her son and tells Becky that she wants them to have a birth child first. However, Becky remains adamant in her stance because Jess is her sister and respects both her and Tom's decision. |
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Just when Becky is about ready to give up on the surprise birthday party, Elinor steps in and offers an unconditional gift, the one real mothers would've made and reconciles with her when she accepts responsibility for her actions. She is stunned that she would help her, but accepts it so Luke can have his birthday party. Elinor also tells Becky that she knows why Minnie is behaving badly: she's been spoiled too much by her parents and she could do with a strict regime of discipline. Becky asks Luke to reconsider about having a second child and he does. The book ends with Luke asking Becky if she would like to come to L.A with him for 3 months. |
Just when Becky is about ready to give up on the surprise birthday party, Elinor steps in and offers an unconditional gift, the one real mothers would've made and reconciles with her when she accepts responsibility for her actions. She is stunned that she would help her, but accepts it so Luke can have his birthday party. Elinor also tells Becky that she knows why Minnie is behaving badly: she's been spoiled too much by her parents and she could do with a strict regime of discipline. Unknowingly enough, this also confirmed Nanny Sue's assessment whom Luke hired in secret without Becky's prior knowledge, along with his own fears with having another child. Becky asks Luke to reconsider about having a second child and he does. The book ends with Luke asking Becky if she would like to come to L.A with him for 3 months. |
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== Shopaholic Series == |
== Shopaholic Series == |
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Revision as of 17:24, 6 December 2013
| Author | Sophie Kinsella |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Comedy, Chick lit |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
Mini Shopaholic (2010) is the sixth book of Shopaholic series. It is a chick-lit novel by Sophie Kinsella, a pen-name of Madeline Wickham. It focuses on the main character Rebecca (Becky) Bloomwood, her husband Luke Brandon and their daughter Minnie.
Plot summary
Rebecca Bloomwood and her husband, Luke Brandon, want to buy a home of their own so that they do not have to live with Becky's parents anymore. Their young daughter, Minnie, exhibits behavioural problems and seems to be incapable of being controlled by either parent. For example, she has been banned from four different Christmas grottos because of her naughty behaviour. Minnie's inability to behave properly gives Luke doubts about having a second child. He tells Becky that they are already having trouble controlling Minnie and is unable to even contemplate having another child.
In addition to the difficulties of raising Minnie, Becky is also planning a surprise party for Luke. In her efforts to keep it a secret from Luke, she encounters several obstacles. At first, several of her friends and members of her family doubt Becky's ability to keep such a colossal secret and she faces the financial problem of throwing a grand party. She must also deal with Elinor, Luke's biological mother, who wants to get to know her granddaughter, Minnie. Becky keeps her encounters with his mother a secret from Luke as they and her have a hard time getting along. She expressly misses Annabel, Luke's stepmother whom was more of a real mother to him than Elinor.
In a subplot, Jess and Tom have secretly gotten married in Chile. They are considering adopting their first child, but Janice is against it and insists they get a biological child first before adopting. Becky is unhappy about her behavior and defends their decision to adopt. She tells Janice off not to interfere their lives and be more open minded with their choice. Her words offends Janice as Tom is her son and tells Becky that she wants them to have a birth child first. However, Becky remains adamant in her stance because Jess is her sister and respects both her and Tom's decision.
Just when Becky is about ready to give up on the surprise birthday party, Elinor steps in and offers an unconditional gift, the one real mothers would've made and reconciles with her when she accepts responsibility for her actions. She is stunned that she would help her, but accepts it so Luke can have his birthday party. Elinor also tells Becky that she knows why Minnie is behaving badly: she's been spoiled too much by her parents and she could do with a strict regime of discipline. Unknowingly enough, this also confirmed Nanny Sue's assessment whom Luke hired in secret without Becky's prior knowledge, along with his own fears with having another child. Becky asks Luke to reconsider about having a second child and he does. The book ends with Luke asking Becky if she would like to come to L.A with him for 3 months.
Shopaholic Series
- The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic (2000) also published as Confessions of a Shopaholic (2001)
- Shopaholic Abroad (2001) also published as Shopaholic Takes Manhattan (2002)
- Shopaholic Ties The Knot (2002)
- Shopaholic & Sister (2004)
- Shopaholic & Baby (2007)
- Mini Shopaholic (2010)
- Shopaholic & Hollywood (2014)