The story revolves around a group of girls living in a country house who participate in a beauty contest. They get ready, answer questions, and compete for a crown and $1,000. Meanwhile, a subplot involves Sara falling in love with a soccer player named Kevin, who wants to take their car keys. The girls also discuss their complicated relationships with boys and their desire to become human. In the end, Julie wins the contest, and the girls return to the country house, contemplating their human relationships and their desire to keep their true nature a secret from their parents.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There is a contest to choose the most beautiful girl in the country house.
2. The contestants include Julie, the cheerleading team, the branches, and the bunnies.
3. The winner of the contest will receive a ring-shaped crown and $1,000.
4. The contest involves answering questions, and the contestant with the most correct answers wins.
5. Julie is declared the winner of the contest.
6. The contestants have to deal with the heat and no air conditioning, which causes their makeup to run.
7. Sara falls in love with Kevin, a soccer player who is not interested in her.
8. The girls are hiding something and are not willing to talk about it.
9. The girls are worried about their parents finding out about their activities.
10. The girls want to become human and are willing to go out with the boys to achieve this goal.
11. The girls are not sure what to do and ask for suggestions in the comments.