One hundred and twenty-two Baby-Sitters Little Sister novels and six Baby-Sitters Little Sister Super Special novels were published. There was a problem loading your book clubs. They are entrepreneurial, independent, creative, and confident. The First 10 Baby-Sitters Club books in order: Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series, Kristy's Great Idea (Full Color Edition) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #1), Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #12), Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #13), Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #9), Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #11), Mary Anne Saves the Day (Full Color Edition) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #3), Claudia and Mean Janine (Full-Color Edition) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #4), The Truth about Stacey (Full Color Edition) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #2), Kristy and the Snobs: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #10), The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #1-7: A Graphix Collection: Full-Color Edition, Kristy's Big Day (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #6), Logan Likes Mary Anne! 5.0. Format: Paperback Book Pack. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 20. Yes, I did a lot of baby-sitting when I was twelve. : It took place in Claudias room. Ive also heard from a lot of the original fans who grew up to become teachers, librarians, editors, journalists, entrepreneurs, etc. [16][17] Mallory is played by Meghan Andrews in the HBO series, Vivian Watson in the Netflix series, and Stacey Linn Ramsower in the film adaptation. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. Mary Anne and the Library Mystery (February 1994) - Mary Anne gets a job helping with the children's readathon at Stoneybrook Library; however, someone is setting books on fire. Unabridged with over 150-word glossary and additional appendices. The Baby-Sitters Club #5: Dawn and the Impossible Three. She felt sorry for David Michael, as well as her mother. 13. (December 1994) - Dawn's father is getting married in California, and a client of The Baby-Sitters Club is getting married in Stoneybrook on the same day. In 1996 a computer game titled Baby-Sitters Club Friendship Kit was produced by Phillips Media. However, when she became 11, she joined the club as an Honorary Member after Stacey's departure. I was nervous that summer because in the fall I would be going to a new school the junior high (this was in the time before middle schools). A complete and beautiful edition of The Secret Garden. , Dimensions I love how timeless this story is and the issues that Martin addresses are as relevant to young girls today as they were all those years ago! But the knowledge that I would soon be in junior high school colored every day and every activity and did lend the summer an air of both anxiety and anticipation. For decades, young readers around the world have delighted in The Baby-Sitters Club book series by Ann M. Martin. She absolutely loves them. As the series progressed, Dawn Schafer (Alternate Officer), Mallory Pike and Jessi Ramsey (Junior Officers), Logan Bruno (Associate Member), Shannon Kilbourne (second Associate Officer), and Abby Stevenson (replacement Alternate Officer for Dawn) joined the club. She quickly became friends with Claudia because of their shared love for both fashion and boys. The kids run a business--in this case, a baby-sitting business. 5. The Baby-Sitters Club Series 131 primary works 158 total works Series of teen novels by Ann M. Martin See also the spin-off series: * The Baby-sitters Club Mysteries * The Baby-sitters Club Super Mysteries * The Baby-sitters Club Super Specials * The Baby-sitters Club Little Sister * The Baby-sitters Club Little Sister Super Specials [7] Kristy is called a "Tomboy" since she isn't that girly and doesn't really care about fashion or new styles like most girls. Younger Nancy Drew solves cases in beginning mystery series. It was like a reunion with friends--friends who havent changed a bit. The members used to babysit Mallory along with her seven younger siblings. Her father died in a car accident when she was nine years old, which was part of the reason for the move. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Despite the fun the girls have together in "The Summer Before," they're all dealing with pretty tough problemsmoving away, an absentee father, a first crush. It was canceled on March 11 2022. 12. 4. In February 2019 it was announced that Netflix ordered a new version of the TV series, released on July 3, 2020. Kristy formed the club with herself, her old friend and neighbor Claudia, her best friend Mary Anne, and the new girl Stacey as founding members. Mallory and the Ghost Cat (February 1992) - When Mallory babysits for the Craines they discover a cat in the attic while investigating some eerie sounds. Are there any that stick out in your mind? You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Sometimes she calls it trouble."Kristy. She is the vice president because she has her own phone in her room, and she takes after-hours calls. Mom calls it impulsive. I spent that summer reading, going to the community pool, taking a family trip to Cape May, New Jersey, doing some baby-sitting, and also recovering from surgery. Publisher Book: The babysitters talk in the bathroom, then decide to hold a meeting at Kristy's house after school. Great! The first graphic novel, Karen's Witch, was released on December 26, 2019. Stacey and the Mystery at the Mall (April 1994) - The babysitters are working at the Washington Mall for a class, and they begin to wonder if it's safe to shop there after a series of thefts happen. Sure, they have fights, but they're loyal and they support one another. Stoneybrook is a fictional suburban town in the state of Connecticut. She loves the set! Espaol (prximamente) - volver al inicio, Best Movies on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Best TV Shows on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Growing Up Queer: Thoughtful Books About LGBTQ+ Youth, Check out new Common Sense Selections for games, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews. The Baby-Sitters Club Series Book review by Carrie Kingsley, Common Sense Media Common Sense says age 8+ Fun, updated graphic novel version has deep layers. 10. 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Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. Mallory was given the opportunity to teach eighth-grade students as part of a school event. 11. VIEW FULL PRODUCT DETAIL. She hates it when she isn't in charge, and the idea for "The Baby-Sitters Club" came to Kristy when her mother was having trouble finding a babysitter for her younger brother, David Michael. Shop the Graphic Novels Shop the "Little Sister" Series Shop the Original Series FILTERS Reset Apply. 15. Baby-Sitters Club CLAUDIA and the GREAT SEARCH Book #33 Ann M Martin Babysitters. [13] She later leaves the club for a short time after she starts dating Robert Brewster and chooses him over the club. It was an idea I enjoyed exploring, and when I had the opportunity to write the prequel I realized that this summer would be a charged time for Kristy, and that I could introduce the issues she had with her father here; then they could unfold in the later books. , Paperback [1] Martin wrote estimated to be about 60-80 novels in the series, but the subsequent novels were written by ghostwriters, such as Peter Lerangis. Shop by Series The Baby-Sitters Club The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series Baby-Sitters Little Sister Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series Bestsellers See All QUICK ADD Kristy's Big Day (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #6) 8. In a flash, as she calls it, Kristy had her "great idea" to form The Baby-Sitters Club. She has two younger sisters, Tiffany and Maria, and is Kristy's first friend in her new neighborhood, although initially, Kristy thought she was a snob. In Jessi's Baby-sitter, Jessi's Aunt Cecelia moves into Jessi's house. My other favorite BSC books include Kristy and the Secret of Susan, in which the members of the BSC baby-sit for a child with autism, and "Jessi's Secret Language" in which the girls learn American Sign Language in order to communicate with a sitting charge with profound hearing impairment. (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #10), Kristy and the Snobs (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #11), Claudia and the New Girl (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #12), Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #13), Hello, Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #14), Little Miss Stoneybrook and Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #15), Le Club Des Baby-Sitters: N 12 - Le Langage Secret de Jessi, Karen's Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #1), Karen's Roller Skates (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #2), Karen's Worst Day (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #3), Karen's Kittycat Club (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #4), Karen's School Picture (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #5), Karen's Little Sister (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #6), Karen's Birthday (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #7), Karen's Haircut (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #8), Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #9), Karen's Grandmothers (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #10), Karen's Prize (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #11), Karen's Ghost (Baby-sitters Little Sister #12), Karen's Surprise (Baby-sitters Little Sister #13), Karen's Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series #1), Karen's Roller Skates (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series #2), Karen's Worst Day: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series #3), Karen's School Picture: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series #5), Karen's Birthday: A Graphic Novel (Baby-sitters Little Sister #6), Karen's Haircut: A Graphic Novel (Baby-sitters Little Sister #7), The Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #1-4: A Graphix Collection, The Baby-Sitters Club Retro Set: The Friendship Collection, Baby-Sitters Club Graphix #1-4 Box Set: Full-Color Edition, Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter (The Baby- Sitters Club Series #22), Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #16), Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #17), Mallory and the Trouble with Twins (The Baby Sitters Club Series #21). Dawn is a vegetarian, addicted to healthy food (she can't stand sugary snacks), likes ghost stories, and is also into environmentalism. So, we have to ask you--which character are you most like? Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.