Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge Read Free Page B

CD. And ZuZu gave him the board game Clue.
    Everyone was curious about Sidney’s gift. It took two people to set it on the table. Its shape was big and weird.
    â€œWhat do you think it is?” ZuZu asked.
    â€œI already know,” Harry said. “I asked Sid for it Thursday after school.”
    â€œYou did?” Mary said.
    â€œYup. His stepdad works at Stone Memorials next to the cemetery. I asked for a leftover piece.”
    Everyone leaned forward as Harry tore off the birthday paper.
    â€œA small boulder?” I said.
    â€œYup. Mr. LaFleur engraved my name and age in the granite rock. I’m keeping it in my bedroom. I’m going to sit on it and think of cool things to do.”
    â€œOooooh,” we all ooohed as Harry lowered the small boulder to the floor and sat on top of it.
    â€œSo, what are you thinking about now?” ZuZu asked.
    â€œMy birthday wish.” Then Harry jumped off the rock and stood tall. “Got it!”
    And that’s when Grandma Spooger lit the candles on the cake and we sang “Happy Birthday.” Harry blew out all nine candles with one breath.
    Everyone did take a piece of the kitty-litter cake, although Mary didn’t finish hers. Only Harry, Sid, and Song Lee ate the Tootsie Rolls.
    It’s hard to believe a week that started out so terrible could end up to be such fun.
    But that’s what happens when friends forgive each other. And that’s what life can be like with Harry in Room 3B.

Harry’s Horrible Birthday Cake Recipe
    Kitty-Litter Cake

    Ingredients:
    2 marble cake mixes
vanilla frosting
12 sugar cookies
green sprinkles
12 small Tootsie Rolls (Midges)
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Directions:
    1. Bake both cake mixes together in one large pan. Since doubling may require more cooking time, test with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
    2. Place cooled cake in a new, clean kitty-litter pan.
    3. Frost with vanilla frosting.
    4. Crush the sugar cookies with a rolling pin. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the frosting.
    5. Add the green sprinkles on top.
    6. Heat Tootsie Rolls in the microwave until soft (about 15 seconds). Drape the Tootsie Rolls on top of the frosting with the cookie crumbs. Hang one over the edge of the pan.
    7. Serve with a brand-new pooper scooper.

Lebanese Cookie Recipe

    Ingredients:
    1/3 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
    Directions :
    1. Beat cooking oil into butter.
    2. Beat in sugar.
    3. Add orange juice, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well.
    4. Add flour, a little at a time, to make soft dough.
    5. Shape dough into 2-inch ovals and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
    6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
    7. Cool cookies on a rack.
    8. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, and water. Bring to a boil. Boil gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
    9. Dip cooled cookies into the warm syrup.
    10. Sprinkle immediately with nuts.
    11. Dry on rack.