Miranda the Beauty

Fairy

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A Splash

of Magic

“This is amazing, Rachel!” Kirsty exclaimed. Her eyes wide, she stared up at the enormous glittering steel-and-glass building in front of them. Across the entrance was a sign that said tippington fountains shopping center in blue lights.

“Yes, isn’t it?” Rachel agreed. “I’m so glad you’re staying with me for the

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break so you could be here for the grand opening, Kirsty.”

“Me, too,” Kirsty said eagerly. “And I’m really looking forward to seeing Jessica Jarvis!” The famous supermodel was the special guest at the new shopping mall’s opening ceremony. A crowd of people had already gathered, waiting for the ceremony to begin.

“I think we’re just in time for the parade,” Mrs. Walker said, locking her car. “Come on, girls.”

Rachel, Kirsty, and Mrs. Walker hurried to join the crowd. Moments later, the first f loat appeared around the side of the building.

“Every shop in the mall has its own f loat, Kirsty,” Rachel explained. “Look, the first one is Tippington Toys.”

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The f loat rumbled slowly toward them. A huge inf latable teddy bear sat on the back of the truck. Also on the f loat were two girls dressed as rag dolls with ruff led dresses and pigtails made of yellow yarn, as well as a boy wearing a red soldier uniform. They waved to the crowd as they passed by.

“The next one is the Book Nook,” Kirsty said, reading the painted banner draped across the f loat.

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The Book Nook’s f loat carried people dressed as characters from storybooks. The girls spotted Snow White, Cinderella, Pinocchio, and several others. The Sweet Scoop Ice Cream Parlor f loat came next, with its giant foam ice-cream cones and ice pops.

“That ice cream looks yummy!” Kirsty laughed.

Rachel sniffed the air. “I can smell

something yummy, too,” she said.

“So can I,” Kirsty replied as delicious smells wafted past her

nose. “Strawberries and vanilla!”

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“The Bath Bliss f loat is coming,” Mrs. Walker said. “They sell hair and body products.”

A banner that stretched across the f loat declared, we only use natural organic ingredients! Rachel and Kirsty laughed when they saw that the f loat carried bubble machines that were spraying hundreds of shimmering, scented bubbles into the crowd.

“Magical!” Rachel sighed. She caught a strawberry-scented bubble on her finger. “They look like fairy bubbles, Kirsty!”

The girls exchanged a quick smile. Their

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friendship with the fairies was a very special secret.

“Look, girls, here’s the last f loat,” Mrs. Walker said a little while later. “Can you see who’s on it?”

“Jessica Jarvis!” Rachel and Kirsty announced excitedly.

Jessica sat on a plush golden throne, waving to the crowd. She wore a sapphire-colored dress, and her long

blond hair was twisted elegantly on top

of her head. “She’s so pretty,”

Kirsty murmured.Everyone

cheered as the f loat stopped

outside the doors

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of the shopping mall. A small platform with a microphone had been set up, and a group of local politicians, including the mayor, in her official robes, were waiting. Rachel and Kirsty could see a red ribbon tied across the doors.

Jessica Jarvis stepped down from the f loat and onto the stage to thunderous applause.

“Good morning, everyone,” Jessica said, smiling. “I’m so happy to be here to open this wonderful new shopping mall, Tippington Fountains. But before I do, I have a very special announcement to make. . . .”

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Rachel and Kirsty listened eagerly.“The owners of the shopping center

have asked me to announce a brand-new children’s competition,” Jessica went on. “We want you to design and make your own outfits! They’ll be judged two days from now, and the winners will model them in a charity fashion show at the end of this week.”

There was more applause.“And the design competition isn’t about

looking like a model,” Jessica added. “It’s all about using your imagination and coming up with a unique outfit.”

“Should we enter, Kirsty?” Rachel said. “Definitely!” Kirsty agreed.The mayor handed Jessica a large pair

of scissors.

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“And now . . .” Jessica said, “I know you’re eager to see all the fabulous new stores. So I declare this shopping mall open!” With a f lourish, she cut the red ribbon in half.

There was more applause as the glass doors swung open. Then the girls and Mrs. Walker followed the rest of the crowd into the mall.

“It’s just as beautiful inside as outside!” Kirsty declared, staring around in awe.

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Disco-ball lights and enormous hanging baskets holding lush green ferns dangled from the tall glass ceilings, and the f loors were decorated with swirling patterns of silver mosaic tiles. Kirsty could hardly believe how many different stores there were, all with wonderful window displays.

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“The fountains in the middle of the mall are supposed to be spectacular, too,” said Mrs. Walker.

“Oh, can we see them?” Rachel asked.“You and Kirsty

go ahead, and I’ll meet you back here in half an hour,” Mrs. Walker suggested. “One of the stores is offering free makeovers.” She pointed to a nearby beauty-supply store, Beautiful You. “I thought I’d try a new look for the party we’re going to this weekend.”

Rachel grinned. “Great idea, Mom.You can surprise Dad!”

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Mrs. Walker laughed. “See you later, girls,” she said.

The girls were walking through the shopping mall when Kirsty suddenly gave Rachel a nudge.

“Look!” Kirsty whispered. “It’s Jessica Jarvis!”

Jessica was standing next to the press booth. A woman was interviewing her while a photographer snapped pictures.

“They’re probably from the local paper,” Rachel guessed. “Oh, look, Kirsty — the fountains!”

The girls had reached the center of the mall and, as Mrs. Walker had said, the

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fountains were spectacular. The central fountain was in the middle of a large, clear blue pool. It shot a sparkling jet of water almost as high as the mall ceiling. Around the big fountain was a circle of smaller fountains that sprayed water every so often. There was a cascading

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waterfall at one end of the pool, and the whole area was surrounded by huge pots of tropical f lowers in vivid shades of red and orange.

“It’s gorgeous!” Kirsty exclaimed as she and Rachel paused by the edge of the pool.

Suddenly, the small fountain closest to them sprayed a burst of water. The girls jumped in surprise as they felt a few drops splash their faces.

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Then Kirsty glanced up and noticed a tiny, bright sparkle on top of the fountain.

“Rachel,” she whispered, pointing upward. “Look! What’s that?”

“I’m not sure,” Rachel whispered back. “Could it be . . . a fairy?”

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