Baby-sitters' Summer Vacation (July 1989) - The babysitters spend the summer as counselors-in-training at Camp Mohawk. Claudia Gets Her Guy (February 2000) - Claudia has both a chance to date Jeremy and a chance to mend her friendship with Stacey as well. Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. In Jessi's Baby-sitter, Jessi's Aunt Cecelia moves into Jessi's house. Try again. This resulted in Mallory transferring to a boarding school, where she stayed until the end of the series. Learn more. The Baby-Sitters Club #2: Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls. Dawn and the Surfer Ghost (December 1993) - Strange things are happening when Dawn sees a ghost off the California coast. What was it like to come back to the BSC after so many years away? It was fun to explore their lives in the prequel, "The Summer Before," and to figure out what led the girls to form The Baby-sitters Club, something that would eventually change their lives. Logan is played by Eric Lawton in the HBO series, Rian McCririck in the Netflix series, and Austin O'Brien in the film adaptation. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Baby-sitters' European Vacation (July 1998) - The babysitters visit London and Paris, and Kristy meets Michel, whom she despises - or does she? Mary Anne has a stepsister named Dawn, a stepbrother named Jeff, and a kitten named Tigger. Track 10 is written by Glen Roven. 2. The update could have added a bit more diversity to the characters, but solid reading and a great choice for a reluctant elementary reader. This is a list of the novels in The Baby-Sitters Club, a children's book series created by Ann M. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. , Item Weight Ann lives in upstate New York. She also vowed never to get her ears pierced due to being traumatized by almost having her ears pierced by a fellow camper at Camp Mohawk. I think she's my alter ego. 3. It depicted the lives of Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey the summer before the school year began. 27. In this Pack: 20 Items. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2020. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2022. Q: Why do you think that the series is so well-loved and has endured over so many years? 2. Mallory was given the opportunity to teach eighth-grade students as part of a school event. 8. Covering heavy topics such as divorce and the death of a parent along with more everyday moments when a girl feels like she doesnt fit in, this series captures the spirit of being a tween with heart and humor, with strong friendships at the center of it all. To know that this series inspired a generation of readers and writers is very humbling. Snowbound (December 1991) - Twenty-one inches of snow fall in Stoneybrook, stranding the babysitters. 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. The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series Kristy and the Snobs Author: Ann M. Martin; Illustrator: Chan Chau AGE 8 - 12 GENRE Comic Books and Graphic Novels A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Eisner-nominated artist Chan Chau! Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. The same applied to Stacey. Dawn Schafer, Undercover Baby-sitter (October 1996) Dawn babysits for a family feuding over an inheritance and attempts to bring the family together by helping them solve the mystery. She coaches a softball team for small children called Kristy's Krushers, which includes many of the club's sitting charges. Stacey and the Mystery Money (August 1993) - There's counterfeiting going on in Stoneybrook and, when Stacey ends up accidentally paying someone fake money, The Baby-Sitters Club have to clear her name. Martin: 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. She lives in Watson's neighborhood. One of the themes that developed as the series progressed was that of Kristy's relationship with her father. Who is following Stacey, Mary Anne, and their charges? I really like the author { Raina Telgmeier} I have all of her babysitter club books and, her real life books too { Guts, Smile, and, Sisters}. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_The_Baby-Sitters_Club_novels&oldid=1133009261, This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 21:00. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-Sitters Club #2) (2), The Truth About Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club #3) (3), The Baby-Sitters Club Retro Set (Books #1-6), Dawn and the Impossible Three (The Baby-Sitters Club #5) (5), Kristy and the Walking Disaster (The Baby-Sitters Club #20). For more information, visit www.scholastic.com/bsc. , with Paula Danziger. This book was written shortly after my own grandmother died. Since then, four more graphic novels for The Baby-Sitters Club were released; they were adapted and illustrated by Gale Galligan. Baby-sitters Club (1986-1999) Print length 176 pages Language English Grade level 3 - 7 Lexile measure 610L Dimensions 5.2 x 0.3 x 7.5 inches Publisher Scholastic Paperbacks Publication date April 1, 2010 ISBN-10 0545174759 ISBN-13 978-0545174756 See all details + + Total price: Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Review I think she's my alter ego. Great books, amazing vendor (used books @ great prices), Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020. Reviews. The months leading up to it can be filled with anxiety, excitement, and anticipation. I think a lot of us--even adults--can relate to that. It was fun to explore their lives in the prequel, "The Summer Before," and to figure out what led the girls to form The Baby-sitters Club, something that would eventually change their lives. Aloha, Baby-sitters! Its thrilling to realize that after all these years the fans remain passionate about the books and the characters in The Baby-sitters Club. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. She is allergic to shellfish, kitty litter, dust, pollen, milk, tomatoes, and eggs. It was appropriate for her reading level and she loved the characters and storyline. After the death of Kristy's beloved collie, Louie, Shannon gave Kristy one of Astrid's (a Bernese Mountain Dog) puppies, which David Michael named after Shannon. Unable to add item to List. Book: The babysitters talk in the bathroom, then decide to hold a meeting at Kristy's house after school. The series ran from 1995 to 1998. Her hobbies include sewing, knitting, watching classic movies, and reading. Do you remember how you spent the summer before seventh grade? Please try again. Logan Bruno, Boy Baby-sitter (July 1993) - Logan gets in trouble when he starts hanging out with T-Jam, a member of Stoneybrook Middle School's resident gang. 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. Karen Brewer's father and Kristy Thomas's stepfather, Watson Brewer, owns a mansion in an upscale subdivision of Stoneybrook. 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. [22][23][24][25] and Logan Likes Mary Anne was published in 2020. Parents need to know that, with its sincere explorations of the dynamics of friendships and changing family situations, the graphic novel version of The Baby-Sitters Club series stays true to Ann M. Martins original and is a great read. Martin: 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). EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE THANKSGIVINGTOO See all eligible items and terms. Amazon Exclusive Inteview with Author Ann M. Martin. Claudia has an aunt Peaches (her real name is Miyoshi), whose husband is named Russ, and a cousin named Lynn. She contacted Ann M. Martin, who took the general idea of a babysitter's club, and created the characters, plots, and settings for the series. Ann M. Martin is the bestselling author of the momentous series The Baby-sitters Club, as well as the Main Street series. I imagine Stacey went into fashion--not as a designer, but maybe on the business side. 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. 5. (July 1988) - The babysitters fly to Florida to cruise the Bahamas and visit Disney World. [1] Titles are followed by either the date of the first printing (month and year) or by the copyright date (just the year). Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Abby and the Mystery Baby (February 1997) - Abby's family takes in a baby left on their porch while the authorities look for the parents. Kristy and the Mystery Train (June 1997) - Three babysitters embark on a mystery tour with child star Derek Masters, but someone is determined to ruin their good time. [40] It included nine tracks written specifically for the series and the theme song to the original 1990 TV series.[36]. The Mystery at Claudia's House (November 1992) - Weird things are happening to the Kishi family when Claudia's room is ransacked and her sister is caught lying to their parents. The Baby-Sitters Club 2020 | Maturity Rating: TV-G | 2 Seasons | Family Watch Together TV Ann M. Martin's beloved books get a modern update in this series that follows a group of girlfriends and their homegrown babysitting business. This article is about the novel series. [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. Product Details. Condition: Good. 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. 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. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The babysitters head to the school bathroom to strategise. Baby-sitters Beware (December 1995) - A rock is thrown through Kristy's window, Stacey is almost run down by a car, and a fire is set at Claudia's house. Martin: My favorite Baby-sitters Club book is "Kristy's Great Idea," which is the first book and sets the series in motion. 3. , Paperback Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. I loved the series and only parted ways with it when I felt I was "too old" for the books. It arived in excellent condition and I can't wait to read it again! Stacey's Problem (June 2000) - Stacey is excited that her dad is getting remarried, but her mom is miserable about the news. Now like I said in the title " THIS BOOK IS THE BOMB''.!!!!!!! This set includes: The Baby-Sitters Club #1: Kristy's Great Idea. Examples of subjects dealt with are anorexia, sexual orientation, and racism, along with the characters' personal problems and family disputes. Abby is described as wild, funny, and athletic. Are there any that stick out in your mind? Jessi moved to Stoneybrook from Oakley, New Jersey at the beginning of the sixth grade; her family moved into Stacey's old house. Perfect condition books and a personalized note to my daughter with a couple extras. Baby-sitters' Fright Night (October 1996) - Kristy, Mary Anne, Stacey, Abby, and Mallory take a school trip to Salem, Massachusetts, and discover a mystery in addition to their history lessons. 17. Several adults in the town commute to Stamford and Jessi Ramsey takes her ballet classes there. [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. The One Year Wisdom for Women Devotional: 365 Devotions through the Proverbs. FILTER BY . The first 35 novels of the original series were written by Martin, after which some of the books were ghostwritten; 44 of these were written by Peter Lerangis. She absolutely loves them. We won't share this comment without your permission. : The Baby-Sitters Club #6: Kristy's Big Day. Do you have any thoughts on what path each would have taken? 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. Karen Brewer's mother, Lisa, and stepfather, Seth Engle, reside in a regular middle-class neighborhood, in which the family of Nancy Dawes also resides. 2. suggesting a diversity update. (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #8), Boy-Crazy Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #7), Dawn and the Impossible Three (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #5), Karen's Kittycat Club: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series #4), Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #1), Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #2), The Truth about Stacey (Baby-Sitters Club Series #3), Mary Anne Saves the Day (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #4), Dawn and the Impossible Three (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #5), Kristy's Big Day (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #6), Claudia and Mean Janine (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #7), Boy-Crazy Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #8), The Ghost at Dawn's House (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #9), Logan Likes Mary Anne! We will be carrying on with this series. The first Baby-Sitters Club novel was released a lifetime ago, back in 1986 when the world was rather different to the one in which we live now. Shannon is an overachiever who is involved in many extracurricular activities, and is the only member who doesn't attend Stoneybrook Middle School; she instead goes to Stoneybrook Day School, which is a private school. Key Features. Always check with your parents before giving out information about yourself, entering a contest or sweepstakes, or buying anything online. Logan moved from Louisville, Kentucky, before eighth grade. Meanwhile, Stacey's suitcase is switched with someone else's. Her talent in math inspired her to join the Stoneybrook Middle School Mathlete Club. It starred Schuyler Fisk, Rachael Leigh Cook, Larisa Oleynik, Bre Blair, Tricia Joe, Zelda Harris, and Stacy Linn Ramsower. What stands out no matter what client issues come up or who has family problems is the girls commitment: Even when theyre arguing, they run the business together, and even when the business demands are overwhelming, they prioritize each other. Starting in 2021, six more graphic novels are set to be published, two per year. : Kristy Thomas's brilliant business plan gets off to a great start with the help of Claudia Kishi (vice-president), Mary Anne Spier (secretary), and Stacey McGill (treasurer). She is very sensitive, and shy, is a good listener, and does not like being the center of attention. [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. One hundred and twenty-two Baby-Sitters Little Sister novels and six Baby-Sitters Little Sister Super Special novels were published. Kristy, Mary Anne's best friend, is initially jealous, but gets over it and invites Dawn to become the fifth member of the club once the fight between the club members ends. Try again. TM & Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. By that point, there were easily 80 books and I may likely have read all of them. See the complete The Baby-Sitters Club series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. However, in Farewell, Dawn, she moves back to California permanently. They think the mystery is solved until they continue to hear the sounds while the cat is sitting right next to them. The books are awesome.. Will the kidnapper steal David or will he get caught? The Baby-Sitters Club #4: Mary Anne Saves the Day. This box set includes all of the original 18 Baby-sitters club books. Abby is Jewish. My favorite character, however, is Kristy. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Dawn and the Impossible Three was published in 2017, Kristys Big Day was published in 2018, Boy-Crazy Stacey was published in 2019. I had a great time re-visiting the characters. Browse over 100 books and graphic novels from The Baby-Sitters Club series. Mary Anne, along with the members of The Baby-Sitters Club, decide to find out who the culprit is. She always has snacks, junk food, and candy hidden around her room for the meetings. She has an eight-year-old sister Rebecca, called "Becca", and a baby brother named John Phillip Ramsey Jr., whose nickname is "Squirt". These books are not the original books from when I was a kid, however these seem to be based off the new netflix series, definitely better than the new comic book like collection. Picture 1 of 12. Baby-Sitters Club (Series) Book 21 Ann M. Martin Author (2013) Page 1 of 4 Showing 1 - 48 of 164 Next. However, when it becomes obvious that Jeremy is interested in Stacey, she must choose between Claudia and Jeremy. The kids run a business--in this case, a baby-sitting business. They are entrepreneurial, independent, creative, and confident. How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? Abby and the Notorious Neighbor (June 1998) - Abby becomes convinced that her neighbor is a thief, and tries to gather evidence to take to the police. Fifteen novels were published focusing on the characters Dawn, Ducky McCrae, Amalia Vargas, Maggie Blume, and Sunny Winslow. Families can talk about how each of the girls in The Baby-Sitters Club brings something different to the group. Series: The Baby-Sitters Club. My favorite Baby-sitters Club book is "Kristy's Great Idea," which is the first book and sets the series in motion. They are considered to be the best-dressed students in Stoneybrook Middle School (Stacey is the more sophisticated dresser, while Claudia is more creative and original).