Following on the heels of Eloise at Christmastime is the re-read of Eloise in Moscow. Eloise has come to Moscow in style, riding in the Rolls Royce her grandmother had sent because, “you only go to Moscow once”. She is accompanied by Nanny, Weenie (the dog), but Skipperdee (the turtle) develops a nervous cough and is sent by diplomatic pouch back to the Plaza hotel in NYC. No reason is given for the visit beyond vague mention of Eloise being a diplomat child and once again her […]
Tales from the Eloise omnibus, part 2: Moscow is full of black caviar from the Caspian Sea and spies
Eloise in Moscow by Kay Thompson (author), Hilary Knight (illustrator)