Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. 8-12. Kristy and the Missing Fortune (February 1995) - Kristy digs into Stoneybrook's past and discovers the story of a young heiress who disappeared and took her fortune with her. 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. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. They think the mystery is solved until they continue to hear the sounds while the cat is sitting right next to them. Are there any that stick out in your mind? The months leading up to it can be filled with anxiety, excitement, and anticipation. I also like the more serious books such as "Claudia and the Sad Good-bye," which deals with the death of Claudias grandmother. Series: The Baby-Sitters Club. : Teacher Tips. (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). (Soak up some awesome 80s nostalgia with The Baby-Sitters Club Retro Tin . Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016. 24. Of course I will b getting her da rest of the books to keep her entertained since its something she likes besides the dork dairies lol, Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020, "I think of something to say, and I say it. For my 10 year old granddaughter. 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The books are awesome.. Illustrator/adaptors for the final two books will be announced at a later date. Please try again. (July 1988) - The babysitters fly to Florida to cruise the Bahamas and visit Disney World. Three decades after The Baby-Sitters Club first rocked our worldlike scoring your own phone line, in your room!the beloved franchise is back to binge (and share) like never before!. 15. Its thrilling to realize that after all these years the fans remain passionate about the books and the characters in The Baby-sitters Club. Baby-sitters on Board! [30], Braden Lamb is the colorist for both The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels and the Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novels.[31][32][33]. Anns novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. The family's pets include Shannon (a puppy), Boo-Boo (a cat), and two goldfish. $499.00 2 Used from $335.00 2 New from $499.00. Baby-sitters' Summer Vacation (July 1989) - The babysitters spend the summer as counselors-in-training at Camp Mohawk. I understand the fascination of the older BSC fans who would like to know what happened with the characters when they got older. [27] Kristy and the Snobs, illustrated by Chan Chau, was released September 7, 2021,[28] Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye, illustrated by Gabriela Epstein, was published on February 1, 2022. The Baby-Sitters Club. [14] However, she later returns to the club after she has an unpleasant experience with some girls who pretended to be her friends; this makes her realize who her real friends are. Kristy and the Middle School Vandal (June 1996) Kristy attempts to discover who vandalized the school, while The Baby-Sitters Club tries to win a mystery war. Libby; Sora; Kanopy; Help; Markets Served. The other issues a first crush, wanting more independence yet still feeling like a kid--are themes that I felt would resonate with most "tween" readers. It was like a reunion with friends--friends who havent changed a bit. Q: Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacey are very different characters, which is in part why the series was and is still so popular. She has no trouble reading them by herself. Mary Anne and the Zoo Mystery (April 1995) - A school trip takes Mary Anne to the zoo and a mystery arises when they discover someone has been letting animals out of their cages. 5.0. However, when it becomes obvious that Jeremy is interested in Stacey, she must choose between Claudia and Jeremy. I got reports that there were extra special touches of stickers and other goodies! In 2020, the books became a Netflix series bringing the retro fun to modern day streaming. I really love this book, it has alot of details and, humor. Claudia is played by Jeni F. Winslow in the HBO series, Momona Tamada in the Netflix series, and Tricia Joe in the film adaptation. Stacey vs. Claudia (September 1999) When Jeremy Rudolph comes to Stoneybrook from Olympia, Washington, Stacey is sure that he's perfect for her best friend Claudia. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2012. 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. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Mary Anne starts going out with Logan Bruno, and she is the first member who has a steady boyfriend. She has been tested as gifted and is in first grade. Q: More than 200 BSC books were published in the eighties and nineties. Ann lives in upstate New York. I am most like Mary Anne who is the shy and quiet one. She is loving them. Baby-Sitters Club CLAUDIA and the GREAT SEARCH Book #33 Ann M Martin Babysitters. In Mary Anne and the Secret in the Attic it is revealed that she lived with her grandparents before her father raised her on his own. He is an associate member of the club, which is a member who is not required to come to meetings, which he takes because he feels uncomfortable with girls, but takes jobs when no regular member is available. Book: The babysitters talk in the bathroom, then decide to hold a meeting at Kristy's house after school. Since then, four more graphic novels for The Baby-Sitters Club were released; they were adapted and illustrated by Gale Galligan. Families can talk about how each of the girls in The Baby-Sitters Club brings something different to the group. And Claudia became an artist. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2015. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. What was it like to come back to the BSC after so many years away? When I first saw this book I knew I was going to read the whole series. Mary Anne has a stepsister named Dawn, a stepbrother named Jeff, and a kitten named Tigger. 3. Are there any that you are particularly fond of and why? Claudia feels that no one in her family understands her, except for her beloved grandmother, Mimi, who died in Claudia and the Sad Goodbye. [15] Stacey is played by Jessica Prunell in the HBO series, Shay Rudolph in the Netflix series, and Bre Blair in the film adaptation. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Stacey has Type 1 diabetes and has been hospitalized several times as a result; in Kristy's Great Idea, she tried to hide this from the others since her classmates in New York teased her because of it, but she eventually told them. Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021. 26. , ISBN-10 She has an eight-year-old sister Rebecca, called "Becca", and a baby brother named John Phillip Ramsey Jr., whose nickname is "Squirt". Unable to add item to List. It is the hometown of many of the characters in both The Baby-Sitters Club series and the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series as well. [13] She later leaves the club for a short time after she starts dating Robert Brewster and chooses him over the club. 8 - 12. 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). Which character do you most relate to, and why? My 9 year old daughter read this book in a single sitting. In 1996 a computer game titled Baby-Sitters Club Friendship Kit was produced by Phillips Media. This was followed by Karen's Roller Skates which was released on July 7, 2020, Karen's Worst Day which was released on December 29, 2020. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2020. Insightful, moving graphic novel of sisters facing fears. : Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. (November 1991) - Dawn receives threatening notes and phone calls as she's babysitting, while competing for Sitter of the Month. Logan is played by Eric Lawton in the HBO series, Rian McCririck in the Netflix series, and Austin O'Brien in the film adaptation. | Magazine | the Harvard Crimson", "How Many 'Baby-Sitters Club' Books Did Ann M. Martin Write? However, in Farewell, Dawn, she moves back to California permanently. 31. Here Come the Bridesmaids! Shannons Story (September 1994) - Shannon Kilbourne is usually a good girl, but when her mother announces she's chaperoning Shannon's school trip to Paris, that might change. VIEW FULL PRODUCT DETAIL. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). Try again. 12. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. I didn't include the super mysteries, special editions, portrait collections, and friends forever books, since there weren . To know that this series inspired a generation of readers and writers is very humbling. I imagine Stacey went into fashion--not as a designer, but maybe on the business side. Also, the books tackle serious issues including racism, bullying, kids with disabilities (physical and mental), and death of a loved one. She loves is and is eager to read to see what happens next. The members used to babysit Mallory along with her seven younger siblings. She is described as creative, talented, sophisticated, and trendy. Baby-sitters' Island Adventure (July 1990) - Claudia, Dawn, and four kids are marooned on an island after a storm blows up during a sailing race. More than 200 BSC books were published in the eighties and nineties. The Baby-sitters Remember (July 1994) - A series of recollections. Martin: My favorite Baby-sitters Club book is "Kristy's Great Idea," which is the first book and sets the series in motion. Paperback. In order to account for the change in storytelling medium, the forty-year gap between the 1980s book series and the modern-day show, and the limited challenge of covering each novel in a single episode, The . Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020. Learn more. Q: Why do you think that the series is so well-loved and has endured over so many years? Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Scholastic. 7. The town is near Stamford, Connecticut. Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 176 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Yes, I did a lot of baby-sitting when I was twelve. 34. 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. [8] Mary Anne and Kristy have been best friends since childhood and were neighbors until Kristy's mother married Watson Brewer and Kristy had to move to Watson's new neighborhood. Very innocent, mostly focuses on the drama of middle school girls' lives like friends, school, and family issues along with their cooperative babysitting business. The most memorable are stories of girls who have written to me and told me that Ive made an impact on their lives, that The Baby-sitters Club books have turned them into readers.