Stacey and the Mystery at the Empty House (December 1994) - Stacey is house sitting while the Johanssens are away, only to begin suspecting that she is not alone. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Claudia and the Mystery at the Museum (November 1993) - Claudia is visiting Stoneybrook's new museum when several thefts occur. 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. 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. The novels are told in first-person narrative and deal with issues such as illness, moving, and divorce. Mom calls it impulsive. Ann M. Martin is the bestselling author of the momentous series The Baby-sitters Club, as well as the Main Street series. My daughter is very happy!!! (July 1993) - The babysitters go to Sea City with the Pikes to serve as mother's helpers. 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. The series continued with the release of The Truth About Stacey, Mary Anne Saves the Day, and concluded with Claudia and Mean Janine. A complete and beautiful edition of The Secret Garden. Great shape!!! [2] Other ghostwriters include Suzanne Weyn, Jahnna M. Malcolm, and Ellen Miles.[3]. Netflix's new TV adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club has a few major differences from Ann M. Martin's novel series of the same name. Pumpkin was named after Kristy's favorite Halloween tradition, and she also looked like a pumpkin. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. He is also Mary Anne's boyfriend, although they temporarily split up,[19] but eventually got back together. My daughter is in the 5th grade and she is 10 years old. 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 imagine Stacey went into fashion--not as a designer, but maybe on the business side. She is described as creative, talented, sophisticated, and trendy. I bought them for my granddaughter to help improve her reading. Her father died in a car accident when she was nine years old, which was part of the reason for the move. 20. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2015. Claudia feels that no one in her family understands her, except for her beloved grandmother, Mimi, who died in Claudia and the Sad Goodbye. 25. The California Diaries series centered on Dawn Schafer and her friends after her return to California, and targeted a slightly older audience, with a darker feel. 8. 9. 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. 19. The One Year Wisdom for Women Devotional: 365 Devotions through the Proverbs. She has an eight-year-old sister Rebecca, called "Becca", and a baby brother named John Phillip Ramsey Jr., whose nickname is "Squirt". Fun, updated graphic novel version has deep layers. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2014, Brilliant story, the kindle edition is just the same as the written book I remember. Bradford Court, where Claudia Kishi lives (and at the beginning of the series Mary Anne Spier and Kristy Thomas lived there as well) is within walking distance of almost all of their houses and of Stonybrook Middle School. 23. This resulted in Mallory transferring to a boarding school, where she stayed until the end of the series. : They started the job with much enthusiasm--using Brillo pads. Unabridged with over 150-word glossary and additional appendices. Martin: I am most like Mary Anne who is the shy and quiet one. The series became quite the hit (gigundoly successful, you might say), and the original books have been repackaged in various ways over the past three decades. Jessi's best friend is Mallory Pike, as they are both junior officers. 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. She is thrilled. Mary Anne and the Music Box Secret (August 1997) - Mary Anne finds a package hidden in the basement of her grandparents' house. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. 3. The first four books are illustrated by Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Sisters), and after that illustrator Gale Galligan takes over. Public Libraries; K-12 Schools; Business & Law; Kristy Power (December 1999) Kristy and Cary Reitlin are paired together to write biographies about each other, and Kristy discovers that Cary has a secret. 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. 1. Why do you think that the series is so well-loved and has endured over so many years? 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. My 9 year old daughter read this book in a single sitting. 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. They started the job with much enthusiasm--using Brillo pads. "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. (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 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. Surely you must have received a ton of letters about the series over the years. Abby still misses him and does not like to talk about him[citation needed]. 2. 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. 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. She and her best friend, Kristy, initially looked similar (but had very different personalities) until Mary Anne cut her hair and began wearing a little makeup in Mary Anne's Makeover. 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! Description. 8. All rights reserved. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Starring the Baby-sitters Club! (2) Write a review. Kristy's best friend is Mary Anne Spier. One of the themes that developed as the series progressed was that of Kristy's relationship with her father. 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. Q: Even though the books have been out of print for ten years there are still some very devoted fans. After Mary Anne's father, Richard, marries Dawn Schafer's mother, Sharon, they move into Sharon and Dawn's house, which is on Burnt Hill Road. 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. The book series that started a phenomenon is still going strong with a new Netflix show! : Graphic Novel: The babysitters put on a CD for Jamie's Big Brother Party. Her reasons for moving to Stoneybrook had been revealed in later books, but I realized that during this particular summer the reader could actually watch the events take place. The girls team up to offer babysitting services to the neighborhood, but keeping kids safe, happy, and entertained isnt the only complication in the girls lives. Series: The Baby-Sitters Club. Thankfully there is a series! 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. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. After Boo-Boo was put down, they get a cat and named it Pumpkin. Shortly after Dawn moved back to California to live with her father, Abby moved to Stoneybrook from Long Island with her mother and twin sister, Anna. See the complete The Baby-Sitters Club series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It was revealed that Ann M. Martin based the character of Mary Anne on herself.[9][10]. Younger Nancy Drew solves cases in beginning mystery series. The Baby-Sitters Club is a series of novels written by Ann. [34][35] Paperback. : Ann lives in upstate New York. , with Paula Danziger. In Claudia and Mean Janine, Mimi had a serious stroke which causes Claudia to take better care of her and be around her more often. Be sure to get permission from a parent or teacher before leaving Scholastic.com, and read the privacy policy and terms of use of any site you visit. Try again. Product Details. 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. Kids love them. The babysitters head to the school bathroom to strategise. Stacey and the Boyfriend Trap (January 2000) - Five of Stacey's ex-boyfriends come into the picture at once. [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. I imagine Stacey went into fashion--not as a designer, but maybe on the business side. Format: Paperback. When Stacey returned in Stoneybrook she moved into the house behind Mallory Pike's so whenever she came outside, her backyard would face Mallory's house. California Girls! 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. This article is about the novel series. , Item Weight I can see Kristy running a business--I can also see her being in politics. 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. Surely you must have received a ton of letters about the series over the years. This set includes: The Baby-Sitters Club #1: Kristy's Great Idea. Seller, used books @ great prices, is incredible. 24. Some have also said that the BSC books made them aspire to become writers. I think fans can fill in for the rest of the characters! (July 1996) - When Mallory is unable to accompany The Baby-Sitters Club on a trip to Hawaii, her friends decide to bring the islands home to her by taking photos and notes of everything they experience. Jessi moved to Stoneybrook from Oakley, New Jersey at the beginning of the sixth grade; her family moved into Stacey's old house. Do you remember how you spent the summer before seventh grade? These issues were relevant to kids in the 1980s and 1990s, and are still relevant to kids today. Mallory was given the opportunity to teach eighth-grade students as part of a school event. 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. The franchise spans over 300 books in ten different series and has been adapted into graphic novels, two television series, and a movie. 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. Mary Anne is the secretary of the club due to her exceptional organizational skills and neat handwriting. Reminds me of my childhood , reading it to my neice. 3. She joins Stoneybrook Middle School in the middle of the seventh grade when the club members were having a fight. : Dawn is a vegetarian, addicted to healthy food (she can't stand sugary snacks), likes ghost stories, and is also into environmentalism. Claudia's mother is the head librarian at Stoneybrook Public Library and her father is a banker. The Baby-Sitters Club #3: The Truth About Stacey. Sometimes she calls it trouble."Kristy. Series; Baby-Sitters Club; Our Apps. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. VIEW FULL PRODUCT DETAIL. This book was written shortly after my own grandmother died. I loved the series and only parted ways with it when I felt I was "too old" for the books. Creator Rachel Shukert (series created by) Stars 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. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. (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. 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. Add to Cart Have one to sell? , ISBN-13 So, we have to ask you--which character are you most like? I think a lot of us--even adults--can relate to that. The main characters include a group of middle school girls who start their own baby-sitting service and encounter different adventures throughout each book. In 1996 a computer game titled Baby-Sitters Club Friendship Kit was produced by Phillips Media. (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! Perfect condition books and a personalized note to my daughter with a couple extras. Baby-sitters' Haunted House (June 1995) - Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Dawn take a trip to Maine to babysit, but wind up with a ghost instead. Mary Anne's Big Breakup (October 1999) Mary Anne decides to breakup with Logan due to their growing incompatible interests and values. This book is great I love it, it"s also, about friendship so that teaches kids about making friends and, working together. 35. Abby and her family moved into a house on McLelland Road and spent the first night in the neighborhood sleeping over at Kristy's. 10. I think fans can fill in for the rest of the characters! Ann M. Martin is the creator of iconic The Baby-sitters Club series, one of most successful childrens book series in publishing history with more than 190 million books in print. Please try again. If so, were they any funny or awful stories you'd like to share? Key Features. In 2020, the books became a Netflix series bringing the retro fun to modern day streaming. Learn more. 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. 1. 5. All tracks are written by Jeff Barry, Kelly Sachs, and Leslie Spiro (Tracks 1-9). It starred Schuyler Fisk, Rachael Leigh Cook, Larisa Oleynik, Bre Blair, Tricia Joe, Zelda Harris, and Stacy Linn Ramsower. 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). The hit series, The Baby-Sitter's Club, is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters! She is very sensitive, and shy, is a good listener, and does not like being the center of attention. Dawn and the Impossible Three was published in 2017, Kristys Big Day was published in 2018, Boy-Crazy Stacey was published in 2019. Baby-sitters at Shadow Lake (July 1992) - The babysitters go on vacation at Shadow Lake, where they find a mysterious island. Her other acclaimed novels include A Dogs Life, Belle Teal, Here Today, and the Newbery Honor Book A Corner of the Universe. She lives in upstate New York. In a flash, as she calls it, Kristy had her "great idea" to form The Baby-Sitters Club. The same applied to Stacey. It was like a reunion with friends--friends who havent changed a bit. ", 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. 8-12. Libby; Sora; Kanopy; Help; Markets Served. Claudia and the Disaster Date (October 2000) - Claudia starts dating class clown, Alan Gray, and begins to see a different side of him. This book was written shortly after my own grandmother died. 6. Ended: 03 Mar, 2023 16:16:47 AEDST. If so, were they any funny or awful stories you'd like to share? The first graphic novel, Karen's Witch, was released on December 26, 2019. Her mother and Mary Anne's father married; they dated while they were in high school and once they reunited they discovered that they still loved each other. 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. Some of the original titles include Kristy's Great Idea, Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls, The Truth About Stacey, Mary Anne Saves the Day, Dawn and the Impossible Three, Kristy's Big Day, and Boy-Crazy Stacey. One of my favorite things about writing a series was that the characters themselves generated plot ideas for later books. 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. 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! We will be carrying on with this series. However, after she accidentally broke a piece of chalk, the eighth-grade students began calling her "Spaz Girl" and so did the other students from other grades in the school. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup plus free shipping on orders $35+. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. 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. She absolutely loves them. 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. The Baby-Sitters Club book series by Ann M. Martin has been adored by young readers since 1986 and helped define children's books in the 80s and 90s.