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The White House Christmas Mystery. Author. Carol Marsch. About the Author. Lives in Georgia Write about actual places Her grandchildren are the characters in the books Each book is a mystery involving the children. Genre. Mystery Fiction Based on Actual Events. The White House.
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Author Carol Marsch
About the Author • Lives in Georgia • Write about actual places • Her grandchildren are the characters in the books • Each book is a mystery involving the children
Genre • Mystery • Fiction • Based on Actual Events
Motorcade • A parade or procession of vehicles • Noun • The motorcade escorted the President to the event.
Belgian waffles • Waffles that are served in a country in Europe; usually covered in syrup, powdered sugar, and fruit. • Noun • For breakfast on Sunday, Mom prepared Belgian Waffles with berries and whipped cream.
Blizzard • Long and particularly heavy snowstorm • Noun • In March of 1993, a blizzard came through Georgia leaving about four feet of snow and no power for over a week.
Toast • To speak congratulatory words before speaking • Noun • Before the bride and groom had their first dance, the father of the bride gave a thoughtful toast to the couple.
Supper • The evening meal. • Noun • It is traditional to sit down together for supper and not eat in front of the T.V.
Cabinet • A group that advises the head of government • Noun • The Cabinet met to discuss the problems in the Middle East with the President.