Amelia Bedelia Unleashed

Amelia Bedelia Unleashed is the second book in the Young Amelia Bedelia series.

The Big Question Amelia Bedelia gets asked to set the table while Mr.Bedelia has a nap, and because she over-filled the glasses, Mrs.Bedelia said she could have "sworn" she sounded like a dog, as she (Amelia) was drinking the excess water out of the glasses. Then she asks if they could have a baby.

Have You Seen My Baby?

Mr. and Mrs. Bedelia are in a strange trance, and their daughter says "It's not like I was asking for something important like a bigger allowance". Mrs.Bedelia says a baby is more important than money, and Amelia Bedelia says she was joking and asks if it was wrong. Mr.Bedelia says no, they were just surprised and asks if they are having babies at school. Amelia Bedelia says Angel became a big sister, Clay, Roger and Chip became big brothers, her teacher is having a baby and Joy has an older brother and is about to have a younger sister. Then Amelia Bedelia shocks her parents again by saying she does want a sibling so they can have a baby, and wants twins: boy and girl. Then the doorbell rings, Amelia Bedelia answers it (after being told not to invite the visitor to dinner, and it is a lady, asking if anyone has seen her baby.

A Furry Compromise

The lady tells Young Amelia Bedelia her baby is missing since his bath, to keep her eyes peeled, and that the lost baby was nearly put on a leash. The lady gives the then-girl a lost-dog poster, and introduces herself as Gladys. Amelia Bedelia thinks Baby is either an ugly baby or a cute dog. Mrs.Bedelia says one needs to be responsible for a dog as well as a baby. The Bedelia family talk about how both dogs and babies need to be walked, fed, patted loved, played with and washed, but dogs have rabies shots, scratching, doggie treats, chew toys, doggy-beds and leashes, while babies have flu shots, rocking, milk, pacifiers, cribs and pushchairs. Mrs.Bedelia says the Bedelias are not getting a dog, but her daughter and husband now want one. Gladys shows up with Baby. Gladys says maybe Amelia Bedelia could study what breed of dog to get by walking dogs with Diana.

A Walk In The Park.

The next afternoon, Amelia Bedelia is in the park, with Diana, Buster and several other dogs including a bloodhound with a good sense of smell called Sherlock and a magnificent poodle named Pierre. Some skateboarders are mean to them. Then, Diana announces she is getting ready for her first blind date, and explains what a blind date is. The boyfriend is a veteran, and Diana hands Amelia Bedelia five intelligent dogs, who live on Maple Street. On the street, Pierre and his owner show up, and Amelia Bedelia gets all tangled up in leashes, so the boy helps her. The boy introduces himself as Charlie and explains what a standard poodle (Pierre's size) is. She agrees to help him walk Pierre so Charlie won't get teased. The small male terrier goes to a jogger, the boxer runs to an actual boxer, the bearded collie runs to a man with a beard and the female husky and the Maltese run to their owners. Amelia Bedelia grows very thoughtful.

"Skate's Up!"

The next morning, it is raining. Mr.Bedelia jokes that if it rains cats and dogs, Amelia Bedelia may step in a poodle. Amelia Bedelia calls this a bad joke as she does not want to step into Pierre. Charlie and Pierre show up, and they, with Amelia Bedelia walk off and Charlie says that the word "poodle" actually does come from the word "puddle". The skateboarders show up, and Amelia Bedelia gets pulled along on the skateboard while Pierre chases a squirrel. The skateboarders are very impressed. Amelia Bedelia and Pierre chat, and eat hot fudge sundaes at Pete's Diner.

Dog Love

In the park, Diana and Amelia Bedelia swap stories, and it turns out the blind date's name was Eric. Diana confuses Amelia Bedelia by talking about puppy love, and calling the dogs pussycats. Eric is worried about Pierre looking perfect for the dog show, so Amelia Bedelia offers help. They walk an Iris Setter, German Shepherd, Scottish Terrier, Norwiegan Elkhound, Italian hound and a Welsh Corgi, a Labrador, a Dalmatian and a Great Dane. She then gets a lift home. They talk about truth in jest and the poodle joke.

Two-Bit Shave and a Haircut.

The next day is Saturday, the day of the dog show. Amelia Bedelia groom Charlie, get wet and laugh. Pierre runs off and loses half his fur. He then disappears.

Dog Gone!

The two then-children look for Pierre. They then get Sherlock to help. Sherlock barks at the butcher, who says Pierre walked by. They find a dirty Pierre and wash him again.

Two for One

Eric arrives, and says only time can mend the coat. They decide to dye the shaven side black, inspired by a dancer's half-dress-half-suit costume. It works a treat.

Bust Into Show

The dog show looks pretty typical, but they have to sneak Pierre in by walking with him between them like a Pierre sandwich. Diana is the handler as Charlie's foot hurts. Gladys and Sherlock are there.

Two Sides Two Many.

Bob and Melanie are commenting on all the dogs and then announce Pierre, but nobody sees him, so Mr.Bedelia thinks he needs new glasses, and Mrs.Bedelia thinks she needs glasses. When Pierre does show up, Mr.Bedelia jokes that one side is a standard poodle and the other is a poodle that has been stepped in. They laugh and everyone chants "P-Air!" Eric says "You rock!".

Best in Show

The judges declare it to be Pierre's day and night as every dog has their day, and although it was against the rules for a dyed dog to win Best in Show (of which that prize went to Baby), he won Most Original Grooming. Pierre has a party.

Finally ... The Answer.

The next day is Sunday, and the Bedelias are in the car going to get a dog. They talk about dog-getting with a few linguistic mishaps about buying by the pound, giving dogs away and dog licences/license plates. Wiggins: an ex-vet helps Amelia Bedelia choose a dog: a quiet, female mutt, which she names, due to her long wait, Finally Bedelia.