The Magical Land of Birthdays No. 2: The Mystery of the Birthday Basher

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Amirah Phone call Mama's voice carried through the open window all the way to the backyard where Amirah was watering a small patch of purple violets Amirah jumped up and dropped the watering can which tumbled onto its side and spilled water all over her bare feet Amirah didn't mind though Now that summer was here the weather was hot hot hot The cool water felt wonderful as it cascaded over her toes Amirah dried off her feet at the back door and walked inside Mama was holding out the phone Who is it Amirah asked But Mama just smiled mysteriously as she gave Amirah the phone Hello Amirah said into the phone Hey it's me her friend Paulina replied Paulina What's going on Amirah exclaimed She wandered into the next room and flopped onto the love seat That's uh that's actually what I called to ask you Paulina said Amirah tilted her head There was something odd in Paulina's voice She usually sounded so cheerful her sunny laugh was one of Amirah's favorite things about her But today there was no sunshine in Paulina's voice Just sadness Oh you know not much Amirah said I planted some violets in the backyard I want to make candied violets It's not that hard but you need super extra fresh flowers and then you dip them in a Amirah's voice trailed off when she realized that she was the only one doing any talking She took a breath Hey she said trying to start over What's wrong