Author Profile
Ann M. Martin
2 Books
Ann M. Martin is an American children's fiction writer best known as the creator of the immensely popular The Baby-Sitters Club series. Throughout her prolific career, she has authored numerous books that resonate with young readers by exploring relatable themes of friendship, family, and growing up. In addition to her iconic series, Martin has penned critically acclaimed standalone novels, including the Newbery Honor-winning A Corner of the Universe and A Dog's Life.
Books in "The Baby-Sitters Club"
Hey, have you ever had a big argument with your best friends? That's exactly what happens to the Baby-Sitters Club! Kristy, Claudia, Stacey, and Mary Anne get into a huge fight, and suddenly, everyone is on their own. For quiet Mary Anne, this means navigating school lunches by herself and trying to make new friends. It's tough when you're used to having your pals by your side.
To make things even harder, Mary Anne also has to deal with her overprotective father. And then, a major babysitting problem pops up! With the BSC friends not talking, Mary Anne can't ask for help. What will she do when she needs to be in charge without her usual support system?
Get ready to cheer for Mary Anne! This is her moment to discover just how strong and capable she truly is. Watch as she bravely faces every challenge, handles her babysitting emergency, and maybe, just maybe, finds a way to mend the broken friendships and bring the Baby-Sitters Club back together. Find out if Mary Anne can save the day!
Courage
Fiction
Friendship
Graphic Novels
Problem Solving
Responsibility
Handling Big Emotions
School Life
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
Summer is supposed to be all about fun, friends, and baby-sitting, but Claudia Kishis life has just been turned completely upside down. When her beloved grandmother, Mimi, suffers a sudden stroke, everything changes for the entire family. Instead of spending her days running the Baby-Sitters Club, Claudia finds herself spending all her time Mimi-sitting and helping her grandmother recover. Claudia is trying incredibly hard to be helpful and kind, but she could really use some support from her older sister, Janine. Unfortunately, Janine is being completely impossible. She is entirely focused on her own smart-girl summer classes and cannot be bothered to help out around the house. Claudia feels like she is doing all the heavy lifting, and Janine is just being plain mean. As the summer heats up, tensions in the Kishi house reach a boiling point. Claudia must figure out how to care for the grandmother she loves while navigating the frustrating reality of living with a sister who simply does not understand her.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
146 Pages
