Eddie's Lucky Day

An easy to read Class of 3000 storybook starring Eddie Lawrence, the lovably classy Southern beau; it's published by Hi-Tops Publishing.

## The Story

Today was the day Eddie waited for; it was really opening day at the new Rockabilly Diner Number 56! Eddie had the right reason to get eager; he was sure that Sunny and Luna were going to make him the spokesguy of the new fifties diner. There was nobody better for the job; after all, Eddie had been advertising Rockabilly Diners all around the Atlanta metro area by doing 400 commercials for BHBHTV! "I am ready to go, this is gonna be so crunk!" cried Eddie.

Eddie slipped into his remarkable red shirt, khaki jacket, tan pants and dressy shoes; he even slicked back his greaser-guy hair with Gellyjel! "A clean Eddie is a chipper chap!" remarked Eddie as he sprayed on cologne and went over to the brand-spanking-new Rockabilly Diner Number 56. The new diner's opening was big news in the suburban town of Winder, Georgia. "Before we begin with the ribbon cutting, I'd like y'all to meet our new spokesman, Eddie Lawrence Number 3;" said Sunny to the BHBHTV newscasters. Eddie prepared to grin and wave at the residents of Winder. Eddie jumped up on a table to accept the honor. "Howdy! Citizens of Winder, as the spokesman, I'd like y'all to eat with me because of the world's most delicious food! From protein power-packed grilled chicken tenders to the soft, sweet frozen dessert everybody calls 'ice cream,' jump into the 1950s rock and roll world of Winder's Rockabilly Diner Number 56!" The crowd screamed, "Eddie, Eddie!" and jumped around like fleas on a puppy.

Now, Eddie leapt from table to table, dancing and singing to classic rock and roll standards from "Splash Splish" to "Bopping Birdey (Chirp-Chirp-Chirp.)" Everybody joined in-even Sunny and Luna twisted, shook and jived around to the swinging, be-bopping fifties music! After the opening of Winder's Rockabilly Diner Number 56, the Lawrence family met Philly and his parents, Mr. P and Mrs. P, at Loony Legume's Icy-Creamy Playzone to celebrate Eddie's new part time career. Philly and his parents enjoyed Loony Legume's puppet theatre sing-along shows. Eddie really loved Loony Legume, too! Both schoolboys and their parents belted out superfun musical theatre showtunes from "Winter Days" to "Making Our Way Down." Philly and his parents ordered a triple-scoop sundae with juicy strawberry, tart blueberry and sweet watermelon ice cream scoops as well as lipsmacking berry sauce and captivating rainbow sprinkles; Eddie and his parents ordered their favourite sundae: Choconilla, which was a scoop of rich chocolate and a scoop of yummy vanilla. "Mmmm, ice cream!" gushed the families all together. After the sundaes were finished, the boys and their parents went to Loony's Arcade to play their favourite games. "I'd like to play 'Hairdo Fairy,' please;" Eddie requested. The Lawrences got 100 tickets for shampooing, conditioning and brushing the clients' hairstyles, so Eddie tore off the ticket chain and his mama shared it with Mrs. Phil, Philly's mom. Philly went over to his favourite arcade game, "Hotshot Basketball" and scored 50 slam dunks, beating the high score of 37! As a reward for beating the high score, Philly won 1000 tickets, but he shared 500 with Eddie and The Lawrences. Mr. Phil, Philly's dad, played a game of "Minibowlingputt," a combination of mini-putt and bowling; he scored 500 tickets for a hole in one on every round! Mrs. Phil said, "Game time's up!" Everybody cashed in their 1600 tickets for lucky birthstones; it was the best day of Eddie's life when he had a celebration at a new diner, ate ice cream and played arcade games to win lucky birthstones for himself, his family, his favourite boyfriend and his favourite boyfriend's parents!