2. Series; Baby-Sitters Club; Our Apps. Even the words "junior high" seemed terribly grown-up. Which character do you most relate to, and why? I had a great time re-visiting the characters. Mary Anne is the secretary of the club due to her exceptional organizational skills and neat handwriting. 12. Abby still misses him and does not like to talk about him[citation needed]. Like me, Mary Anne enjoys more solitary pursuits such as reading and needlework. Perfect condition books and a personalized note to my daughter with a couple extras. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Do you have any thoughts on what path each would have taken? Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. Theres been a lot of speculation in the blogosphere about where Claudia, Kristy, Mary Ann, and Stacey would be now, in 2010, had they grown up. Mary Anne's mother died from cancer when she was a baby, and her father Richard (who is a lawyer) was very overprotective until he married Sharon Schafer and loosened up. Sometimes she calls it trouble."Kristy. by Ann M. Martin & Anna M. Miller includes books Kristy's Great Idea, Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls, The Truth About Stacey, and several more. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Please try your request again later. The all-time favorite series, now with updated covers! Sure, they have fights, but they're loyal and they support one another. She has been tested as gifted and is in first grade. She felt sorry for David Michael, as well as her mother. 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. Even the words "junior high" seemed terribly grown-up. Raina Telgemeier, Gale Galligan, Ann M. Martin Graphic Novel 2015 Save Rate book Parents say age 8+ Based on 2 reviews Kids say age 8+ Based on 10 reviews Read or buy However, when she became 11, she joined the club as an Honorary Member after Stacey's departure. Here Come the Bridesmaids! Q: "The Summer Before" takes place during the summer before the girls enter the seventh grade--where suddenly there's a ton of pressure to fit in. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The titles are Teacher's Pet, Author Day, Class Play, Second Grade Baby, The Snow War, Twin Trouble, Science Fair, Summer School, Halloween Parade, Holiday Time, Spelling Bee, and Baby Animal Zoo. , with Paula Danziger. With the exception of Super Specials and Super Mysteries, the novels are written and narrated from one character's point of view. The Baby-Sitters Club #6: Kristy's Big Day. Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2022, i really like the book, its not to hard to read and i also really like the graphic novel baby sisters club, Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022. Twelve novels were published. 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 . However, in Farewell, Dawn, she moves back to California permanently. Track 10 is written by Glen Roven. The work-life balance is something most adults struggle with, and its nice to see a series that shows young readers, in a relatable way, why its a hard but worthwhile goal. So, we have to ask you--which character are you most like? 13. (December 1992) - The play Peter Pan opens at Stoneybrook Middle School, starring the babysitters and some of their sitting charges, but various problems begin to emerge. Great books, amazing vendor (used books @ great prices), Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020. Kristy and the Haunted Mansion (June 1993)- Kristy and her softball team get caught in a storm and spend a night in a haunted mansion. The Baby-Sitters Club (also known as BSC) is a series of novels written by Ann M. Martin and published by Scholastic between 1986 and 2000, that sold 176 million copies. Were you allowed to baby-sit when you were twelve? I think the characters in the BSC books are easily relatable. [13] She later leaves the club for a short time after she starts dating Robert Brewster and chooses him over the club. 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. I think fans can fill in for the rest of the characters! Claudia loves to draw, paint, sculpt, make jewelry, and sketch. Dawn and the Halloween Mystery (October 1994) - Trick-or-treating is called off after a robbery in Dawn's neighborhood, unless the We Love Kids Club can catch the robber. I am so happy that I purchased them for her. I think she's my alter ego. 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. Her mother and her stepfather got married in the book Kristy's Big Day. Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021. Format: Paperback Book Pack. It depicted the lives of Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey the summer before the school year began. 7. Mary Anne and the Silent Witness (April 1996) Mary Anne discovers that her babysitting charge has witnessed a vandalism and a fire, but is too scared to tell anyone what he saw. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I loved the series and only parted ways with it when I felt I was "too old" for the books. Bcuz by her seeing that it has a Netflix series she done put the book dwn after the first chapter and started watching n is now on episode 6 Im happy for books like these to peak my childs interest in things dats not so overrated, how things are these days n make them grow up so fast. The Baby-Sitters Club #2: Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls. It was canceled on March 11 2022. 28. [18] In Hello, Mallory, Mallory meets Jessi, and they instantly bond and form their own babysitting club, "Kids Incorporated", before joining The Baby-Sitters Club. The Baby-sitters Agency set up a recruitment table inside the school. 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). 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. Pumpkin was named after Kristy's favorite Halloween tradition, and she also looked like a pumpkin. Thank you for making her day!! The main characters include a group of middle school girls who start their own baby-sitting service and encounter different adventures throughout each book. (2) Write a review. (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! She is the vice president because she has her own phone in her room, and she takes after-hours calls. 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. Baby-sitters at Shadow Lake (July 1992) - The babysitters go on vacation at Shadow Lake, where they find a mysterious island. Will the kidnapper steal David or will he get caught? One of the worst and also funniest things that ever happened was when I was baby-sitting for our neighbors and the kids wanted to wash their parents' car. They hope things will change when Kristy, Stacey, Claudia, and Abby go with Kristy's family on vacation at Shadow Lake, but the accidents get scarier. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). I can't wait to give this adorably boxed set to her on Christmas morning! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Like me, Mary Anne enjoys more solitary pursuits such as reading and needlework. Whether you're a loyal fan or discovering the series for the first time, join the club and solve each mystery with your favorite babysitter characters! Abby and Kristy have similar competitive personalities and sometimes clash. [22][23][24][25] and Logan Likes Mary Anne was published in 2020. , Dimensions Claudia is Japanese American. A complete and beautiful edition of The Secret Garden. She joins Stoneybrook Middle School in the middle of the seventh grade when the club members were having a fight. The fictional friends and members of the club in suburban Connecticut experience new friendships, jealousy, dedication, entrepreneurship, and changing family dynamics. This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 08:52. 11. Jessi learns American Sign Language in Jessi's Secret Language when she babysits for Haley and Matt Braddock because Matt is a deaf child. The Baby-Sitters Club series is as much about how to navigate friendships as it is about running a small business. 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. 2. Kristy is played by Avriel Hillman in the HBO series, Sophie Grace in the Netflix series, and Schuyler Fisk in the film adaptation. Stacey and the Haunted Masquerade (October 1995) - Strange things are happening at Stoneybrook Middle School as Stacey helps plan a Halloween dance. Karen Brewer's father and Kristy Thomas's stepfather, Watson Brewer, owns a mansion in an upscale subdivision of Stoneybrook. Stacey and the Fashion Victim (April 1997) - Accidents and threatening notes plague Bellair's Fashion Week and Stacey must figure out who is behind it. Great shape!!! My friends and I would be attending school with eighth-graders, who were one step away from high school. My friends and I would be attending school with eighth-graders, who were one step away from high school. , Item Weight This set includes: The Baby-Sitters Club #1: Kristy's Great Idea. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. 19. Its thrilling to realize that after all these years the fans remain passionate about the books and the characters in The Baby-sitters Club. : : Ann lives in upstate New York. Stacey's Problem (June 2000) - Stacey is excited that her dad is getting remarried, but her mom is miserable about the news. Claudia is played by Jeni F. Winslow in the HBO series, Momona Tamada in the Netflix series, and Tricia Joe in the film adaptation. Here is my scientifically rigorous method of whittling down 213+ books to the top Baby-Sitters Club books: I considered each sub-series separately (regular, mystery, super special) and picked out my favourites from each. 16. Jessi is played by Nicole Leach in the HBO series, Anais Lee in the Netflix series, and Zelda Harris in the film adaptation. Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022, Great birthday present for my eight year old granddaughter, Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022. 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. She met Mary Anne, and they instantly bonded. Based on Ann M. Martin's bestselling series, America's favorite baby-sitters are back -- this time, in a heart-warming and hilarious graphic novel. Q: Even though the books have been out of print for ten years there are still some very devoted fans. Baby Sitters Club The Beloved Series Now Available as Full-Color Graphic Novels Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye Jessi's Secret Language Kristy's Great Idea The Truth About Stacey: The Graphic Novel Mary Anne Saves The Day Claudia and Mean Janine Dawn and the Impossible Three Kristy's Big Day Boy-Crazy Stacey Logan Likes Mary Anne! BE WARE. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Abby is Jewish. Standards. It made her day and now she is loving the same books I read at her age. [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. My favorite Baby-sitters Club book is "Kristy's Great Idea," which is the first book and sets the series in motion. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. [2] Other ghostwriters include Suzanne Weyn, Jahnna M. Malcolm, and Ellen Miles.[3]. He has a southern accent, participates in many sports, and works as a busboy at the Rosebud Caf, and the library. Ended: 03 Mar, 2023 16:16:47 AEDST. Learn more about the program. Reminds me of my childhood , reading it to my neice. Paperback. Picture 1 of 12. [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. Dawn is a vegetarian, addicted to healthy food (she can't stand sugary snacks), likes ghost stories, and is also into environmentalism. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. This is a list of the novels in The Baby-Sitters Club, a children's book series created by Ann M. We will be carrying on with this series. 12. It was revealed that Ann M. Martin based the character of Mary Anne on herself.[9][10]. Are there any that you are particularly fond of and why? Also, the books tackle serious issues including racism, bullying, kids with disabilities (physical and mental), and death of a loved one. Graphic Novel: The babysitters put on a CD for Jamie's Big Brother Party. Set to debut in 1986 and end in 1987 and to consist of only four titles, the pioneering series led to approximately 250 titles, four additional related spin-offs, and spawned a feature film and more recently a critically-acclaimed original Netflix series. See the complete The Baby-Sitters Club series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I think a lot of us--even adults--can relate to that. (plus the year each book was published) Home Series The Baby-Sitters Club Books in Order Sort By 1 i Kristy's Great Idea The Baby-Sitters Club, Book 1 Ann M. Martin 1986 View on Amazon 2 i Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls Mary Anne, along with the members of The Baby-Sitters Club, decide to find out who the culprit is. : The Baby-sitters Club was intended to be a four-book miniseries. 32. Mary Annes protective dad has a hard time letting her grow up, Claudia feels like an outcast in her family until her grandmother needs help, Stacey has a medical secret shes embarrassed to share, Kristy has issues with friends and being a bridesmaid in her moms wedding, Dawn tries to fit in but feels like shes always out, and sometimes the girls are broken into factions, fighting with each other. Not the classic but great set of books!!! 4. Also, the books tackle serious issues including racism, bullying, kids with disabilities (physical and mental), and death of a loved one. 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). 23. Will they find summer love? Q: 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. Do you remember how you spent the summer before seventh grade? 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. Claudia feels that no one in her family understands her, except for her beloved grandmother, Mimi, who died in Claudia and the Sad Goodbye. Jessi is a talented ballerina and has leading roles in several ballets, and she takes ballet classes at Stamford Ballet School with Madame Noelle, her ballet teacher. The majority of the members of The Baby-Sitters Club also live in a middle-class neighborhood. 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. She is an associate member, which she took because she was too busy to come to meetings. Do you remember how you spent the summer before seventh grade? My favorite character, however, is Kristy. [2] The Baby-Sitters Club is about a group of friends living in the fictional, suburban town of Stoneybrook, Connecticut[3] who run a local babysitting service called "The Baby-Sitters Club". When publishing ceased in 2000, there had been 213 novels published in the series. Mary Anne's Revenge (March 2000) - Cokie spreads rumors about Mary Anne and Logan, and Mary Anne exposes Cokie for the brat that she is. She has an eight-year-old sister Rebecca, called "Becca", and a baby brother named John Phillip Ramsey Jr., whose nickname is "Squirt". 31. The Baby-Sitters Club (also known as BSC) is a series of novels written by Ann M. Martin and published by Scholastic between 1986 and 2000, that sold 176 million copies. Claudia and the Lighthouse Ghost (December 1996) - Old friends of the Kishi family come to stay and Claudia hears a terrible story that happened a long time ago at the old Stoneybrook lighthouse. She loves is and is eager to read to see what happens next. The idea for The Baby-Sitters Club series originated with Jean Feiwel, an editor at Scholastic who saw the popularity of a novel called Katie's Babysitting Job and realized there was a market for novels about babysitting. In 1990, The Baby-Sitters Club spawned a 13-episode TV series that aired on HBO and Nickelodeon, and was later released on video. Ann M. Martin is the bestselling author of the momentous series The Baby-sitters Club, as well as the Main Street series. Younger Nancy Drew solves cases in beginning mystery series. I understand the fascination of the older BSC fans who would like to know what happened with the characters when they got older. Every reader can relate to at least one of the characters. Do you have any thoughts on what path each would have taken? , ISBN-13 Short Summary. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. However, when it becomes obvious that Jeremy is interested in Stacey, she must choose between Claudia and Jeremy. How did you choose the issues you wanted to focus on? Fifteen novels were published focusing on the characters Dawn, Ducky McCrae, Amalia Vargas, Maggie Blume, and Sunny Winslow. Martin: My favorite Baby-sitters Club book is "Kristy's Great Idea," which is the first book and sets the series in motion. And at the heart of the series is the friendship--the "glue" that binds these characters. The One Year Wisdom for Women Devotional: 365 Devotions through the Proverbs. In addition to being relatable, these are characters readers can aspire to. Jessi moved to Stoneybrook from Oakley, New Jersey at the beginning of the sixth grade; her family moved into Stacey's old house. Try again. The Baby-Sitters Club invited both Abby and Anna to join the club. Jessi and the Jewel Thieves (April 1993) - Jessi visits her friend Quint in New York City and when they overhear two men discussing a jewel heist, they decide to investigate. 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. When I found out the series turned 30 this past week, I felt a little nostalgic and decided to read the book that got me started as a nine-year-old in 1992. Perfect for all ages. What was it like to come back to the BSC after so many years away? That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. 6. Please try again. Dawn and the Surfer Ghost (December 1993) - Strange things are happening when Dawn sees a ghost off the California coast. This set includes: The Baby-Sitters Club #1: Kristy's Great Idea. I can see Kristy running a business--I can also see her being in politics. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents . 11. 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. The Baby-Sitters Club #3: The Truth About Stacey. : 29. Mallory's first appearance was in Mary Anne Saves the Day as a sitting charge. 14. This book is great I love it, it"s also, about friendship so that teaches kids about making friends and, working together. 1. When I first saw this book I knew I was going to read the whole series. The Truth About Stacey: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #2): Full-Color Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix) Part of: The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix | by Raina Telgemeier and Ann M. Martin | Jul 28, 2015 Claudia and the Clue in the Photograph (August 1994) - Claudia unknowingly takes pictures of a bank robbery in progress that end up being the only clues to catch the crooks. While babysitting ties all the books together, the girls adventures wrangling kids (and sometimes pets) often takes a back seat to their own stories. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. It was appropriate for her reading level and she loved the characters and storyline. Your privacy is important to us. The series continued with the release of The Truth About Stacey, Mary Anne Saves the Day, and concluded with Claudia and Mean Janine. By the time the sixth novel was published, the first printing was up to 100,000 copies. He first appeared in Logan Likes Mary Anne! Purchased as a Christmas present for a 7 year old granddaughter who loves to read. She is allergic to shellfish, kitty litter, dust, pollen, milk, tomatoes, and eggs. In addition to being relatable, these are characters readers can aspire to. One of my favorite things about writing a series was that the characters themselves generated plot ideas for later books. 4. Mary Anne is played by Meghan Lahey in the HBO series, Malia Baker in the Netflix series, and Rachael Leigh Cook in the film adaptation. One of the themes that developed as the series progressed was that of Kristy's relationship with her father. If so, were they any funny or awful stories you'd like to share? Please try again. Sure, they have fights, but they're loyal and they support one another. What was it like to come back to the BSC after so many years away? 7. Now like I said in the title " THIS BOOK IS THE BOMB''.!!!!!!! She has no trouble reading them by herself. Starting in 2021, six more graphic novels are set to be published, two per year. The Baby-Sitters Club Retro Set (Books #1-6), The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novels #1-7: A Graphix Collection: Full-Color Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix), The Baby-Sitters Club Retro Set: The Friendship Collection, Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club #1) (1), Baby-Sitters on Board! In 2006, Graphix, a division of Scholastic, released a graphic novel version of the first novel, Kristy's Great Idea. The Beloved Series Now Available as Full-Color Graphic Novels, America's Favorite Series Returns with a New Look, The Graphic Novel Spin-Off Starring Kristys Little Sister Karen, The Classic Little Sister Spin-Off Series with a Fresh New Look. My daughter is very happy!!! ", 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. She always has snacks, junk food, and candy hidden around her room for the meetings. The novel is a contemporary yet faithful adaptation illustrated by Raina Telgemeier, an Eisner Awards-winning author and illustrator. A native New Yorker, Stacey moved to Stoneybrook in the seventh grade when she got type 1 diabetes. She first appears in Kristy and the Snobs. 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. Examples of subjects dealt with are anorexia, sexual orientation, and racism, along with the characters' personal problems and family disputes.