Ann M. Martin

Everyone has a bad day sometimes, but Karen Brewer is having the absolute worst day ever. Her terrible morning starts the moment she wakes up and accidentally rolls right out of her bed. From there, her luck only gets worse. Everything she tries to do seems to go completely wrong, and it feels like the whole universe is conspiring against her. No matter how hard she tries to turn things around, disaster follows her everywhere she goes. By the time the afternoon arrives, she is ready to give up and burst into tears. But when her family realizes just how many things have gone wrong for her in a single day, they discover she might have actually set a brand new family record. This relatable and comforting chapter book perfectly captures the frustration of a day gone wrong and the gentle humor needed to finally smile again.

Karen Brewer is completely fearless when she has her brand new roller skates laced up. She is convinced she is the best skater in the neighborhood, zooming down the sidewalk and showing off her fanciest tricks to anyone who will watch. But her grand performance comes to a sudden halt when she takes a nasty tumble and breaks her wrist. A trip to the hospital leaves her stuck wearing a bulky cast, which quickly puts a damper on her active plans. Never one to stay disappointed for long, Karen comes up with a brilliant idea: she is going to get a famous person to sign her cast. Finding a celebrity in her ordinary town is going to be incredibly difficult, but she is stubbornly determined to succeed. Join Karen on a hilarious and energetic mission as she turns a painful accident into a memorable neighborhood adventure.

Karen Brewer has a big secret about the old lady living right next door. Mrs. Porter wears long black robes, lets her wild gray hair fly everywhere, and keeps a spooky black cat named Midnight roaming the yard. As far as Karen is concerned, the evidence is totally undeniable: her neighbor is definitely a witch named Morbidda Destiny. Even though she knows she should mind her own business, Karen cannot stop watching Mrs. Porter. When she discovers that the mysterious neighbor is hosting a highly unusual gathering at her house, Karen feels certain that a real witch meeting is about to take place. Now she faces a major problem. Are these witches planning to cast a terrible spell on her? Or will Karen summon the courage to stand her ground and send them away for good? Dive into this fun and slightly spooky graphic novel adventure about wild imaginations and brave little stepsisters.