Ann M. Martin
Abby and the Best Kid Ever (The Baby-Sitters Club, #116)
Ann M. Martin
When Lou McNally was last in Stoneybrook, she was the Worst Kid Ever. Now she's back...and Abby is going to be her baby-sitter. She's prepared for the worst, but Lou is a perfect angel. Is the new Lou too good to be true?
Abby and the Notorious Neighbor (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #35)
Ann M. Martin
Stuck at home sick, Abby passes the time at her window snooping on the neighbors with her binoculars. It pays off when she spots a criminal just profiled on the "Mystery Trackers" TV show!
Abby and the Secret Society (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #23)
Ann M. Martin
While helping restore an abandoned country club, Abby and the Baby-sitters Club become entangled in a decades-old murder mystery involving a secret blackmailing ring that was once based there.
Everything Changes (The Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever Super Special, #1)
Ann M. Martin
It's a summer of change for the Baby-sitters Club, with major changes in the look and focus of Ann M. Martin's classic series. Throughout the summer members of the club share feelings about who they are and where they're going in a special journal. Four members drop out of the club, bringing the group back to the original characters: Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, and Stacey. Four Friends Forever.
The Fire at Mary Anne's House (The Baby-Sitters Club, #131)
Ann M. Martin
When Mary Anne is woken up in the middle of the night by her cat, Tigger, she immediately knows something's wrong. Then she smells the smoke. . .and hears her father yelling her name. Mary Anne's house is on fire--and she makes it out right before everything burns down.
Now Mary Anne doesn't know what to do. All of her possessions are. . .gone. Her house is. . .destroyed. Will Mary Anne be able to get her old life back? Will her family move away from Stoneybrook. . .for good?
Stacey's Movie (The Baby-Sitters Club, #130)
Ann M. Martin
As part of her exciting film course, Stacey is making a documentary about teen life in Stoneybrook. The movie creates a conflict with friendships when Stacey pursues tell-all interviews with her friends and enemies.
Claudia and the Little Liar (The Baby-Sitters Club, #128)
Ann M. Martin
Haley is usually a quiet, hassle-free girl to baby-sit. But after Claudia catches her in a lie and causes her to get grounded, Haley's out of control. Now she's spreading nasty rumors about the BSC--and it's her word against Claudia's.
The All-New Mallory Pike (The Baby-Sitters Club, #126)
Ann M. Martin
In a breakthrough book for the series, Mallory says good-bye to Stoneybrook and hello to the Riverbend School. The boarding school in the Berkshires introduces Mallory to a new group of friends--and a not-so-friendly roommate.
Mary Anne in the Middle (The Baby-Sitters Club, #125)
Ann M. Martin
Mallory is going away to boarding school, but her best friend Jessi doesn't want her to go. It's the biggest fight in BSC history--and Mary Anne is caught in the middle!
Stacey McGill... Matchmaker? (The Baby-Sitters Club, #124)
Ann M. Martin
While babysitting the two Brooke children, Stacey begins to think that their good-looking single father would be a good match for her single mother. Original.
Stacey and the Bad Girls (The Baby-Sitters Club, #87)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey quits the club, but suddenly realizes that her new "friends" are using her as a cover for their drinking, shoplifting, and other ideas of summer fun.
Aloha, Baby-sitters! (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #13)
Ann M. Martin
It's the coolest school trip ever: a week in Hawaii! Almost all of the BSC members are going, including Logan.
Since Mal can't go to Hawaii, the Baby-sitters resolve to bring Hawaii home to her, taking photos and making notes of everything they see, eat, and do. Some of their adventures get pretty wild, too: Abby acts in a commercial; Dawn rescues a wrecked beach; and Stacy takes a dangerous helicopter ride she'll never forget.
If only the Baby-sitters could stay in Hawaii! Too bad aloha means hello ... and good-bye.
Jessi Ramsey, Pet-sitter (The Baby-Sitters Club, #22)
Ann M. Martin
When the Mancusis' go on vacation, they call on Jessi Ramsey, once a baby-sitter, now a pet-sitter, to take care of their many pets.
Claudia and the Mystery in the Painting (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #32)
Ann M. Martin
When Claudia is told that her friend Rebecca's grandmother burned all of her own famous artworks before she died, she is suspicious and sets out to find the real truth.
Stacey and the Stolen Hearts (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #33)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey's class is selling "valentine-grams", packets of secret messages and candy that kids can send to each other. When someone steals the bag of messages, Stacey becomes a super sleuth to find the culprit and save Valentine's Day.
Mary Anne and the Haunted Bookstore (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #34)
Ann M. Martin
In this spooky page-turner, Mary Anne takes a job in a bookstore which might be haunted...by Edgar Allan Poe
Kristy and the Cat Burglar (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #36)
Ann M. Martin
It's the biggest crime in Stoneybrook history--one of the town's mansions is missing! Kristy & Co. are hot on the trail of the Cat Burglar, who left his sign at the scene of the crime.
Kristy's Mystery Admirer (The Baby-Sitters Club, #38)
Ann M. Martin
Of all the BSC members, Kristy's the last one anyone would expect to have a secret admirer. But someone is sending her mushy notes with hearts all over them!
Kristy and Shannon are pretty sure the letters are from Bart, Kristy's rival softball coach. But then the notes Kristy receives from her mystery admirer start getting a little weird. . .and creepy.
Is Bart pulling a practical joke on Kristy? Or do the strange notes mean something more serious? Only the Baby-sitters Club can find out!
Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-sitters Club, #2)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne and Stacey have had some strange adventures since they started the Baby-sitters Club. But nothing's been as spooky as what's going on right now. The baby-sitters have been getting mysterious phone calls when they're out on their jobs. When a phone rings and they pick up, there's no one on the other end of the line.
Claudia's sure it's the Phantom Caller, a jewel thief who's been operating in the area. Claudia has always liked reading mysteries, but she doesn't like it when they happen to her. So she and the baby-sitters decide to take action - with some very mixed results!
Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, #1)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy thinks the Baby-sitters Club is a great idea. She and her friends Claudia, Stacey, and Mary Anne all love taking care of kids. A club will give them the chance to have lots of fun—and make tons of money.
But nobody counted on crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who don't always tell the truth. And then there's Stacey, who's acting more and more mysterious. Having a baby-sitters club isn't easy, but Kristy and her friends aren't giving up until they get it right!
The Mystery at Claudia's House (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #6)
Ann M. Martin
Something odd is going on at the Kishis'. First Claudia's room is ransacked. Then she discovers some of her things missing. What would someone want with Claudia's old stuff?
Weird things have been happening with Claudia's sister, Janine, too. Janine has been getting suspicious packages in the mail, and she even got caught lying to their parents! Claudia doesn't know what's going on at her house, but things are going to change with the BSC on the case!
Mallory and the Ghost Cat (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #3)
Ann M. Martin
One night when Mallory is baby-sitting for the Craines, she hears a cat crying somewhere in the house. But the Craines don't own a pet. So Mallory and the girls go exploring--and discover a mysterious white cat hiding in the attic. They name him Ghost Cat, and the mystery is solved. They think.
Until Mallory and the girls continue to hear eerie cries coming from the attic. If Ghost Cat is sitting right there with them, then who--or what--is upstairs?
Mary Anne and the Secret in the Attic (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #5)
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne's mother died when Mary Anne was just a baby. And since it makes Mr. Spier too sad to talk about her, Mary Anne hardly knows a thing about her mother. She respects her father's feelings, but lately, she wants to know more.
So Mary Anne does something she knows is wrong. She goes up into the creepy, ghostly attic in her and Dawn's house to look for evidence. And there Mary Anne finds something she wishes she'd never looked for . . . .
Ducky: Diary 3 (California Diaries, #15)
Ann M. Martin
Christopher, better known as Ducky, recounts in his diary his summer working in a bookstore, his relationship with the owner's daughter, Sunny, his friend Maggie's role in intervening in her mother's alcoholism, and his plans for an end-of-summer party.
Maggie: Diary 3 (California Diaries, #13)
Ann M. Martin
Maggie is not interested in being introduced to Tyler Kendall, the star of her father's new production, because she believes big stars are too shallow, yet when their two paths cross, Maggie begins to see things in a new light. Original.
Sunny: Diary 3 (California Diaries, #12)
Ann M. Martin
In this latest in the first-person journal-format series, Sunny's mother's battle with cancer reaches its final chapter, leaving Sunny with many unresolved issues about love and loss. Original.
Maggie: Diary #2 (California Diaries, #8)
Ann M. Martin
Maggie's weight-consciousness truly takes a turn for the self-destructive when she decides she can only be happy if she reduces her weight from 103 to 90 pounds, recording every bite of food she takes in her journal.
Dawn: Diary 2 (California Diaries, #7)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn finds herself confronting a host of changes in her life as she faces the difficulties of adolescence, family turmoil, and a breakup with her best friend, Sunny. Original.
Sunny: Diary 2 (California Diaries, #6)
Ann M. Martin
Face it, Winslow. Read between the lines. Dr. Merwin has stopped talking about "good signs." There are no good signs. She's not going to get better.
Ducky: Diary 1 (California Diaries, #5)
Ann M. Martin
While he once considered Jay and Alex to be his best friends, Ducky begins questioning the friendships when he sees Jay sacrificing everything for popularity and Alex following paths that he himself would avoid. Original.
Dawn: Diary 1 (California Diaries, #1)
Ann M. Martin
What kind of friend am I? Actually, I think I mean what kind of person am I? What kind of friend, sister, stepsister, daughter, stepdaughter? I'm not always a very good person. I know that. But sometimes I can't help it.
Friends. Changes. Together. Alone. Dawn Shafer has moved from California and everything's changing—way too fast.
Claudia's Big Party (The Baby-Sitters Club, #123)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia's loving the October weather and her many friends, both in school and in the BSC. But when she throws a party to bring her two groups of pals together, she creates more problems than she solves.
Jessi and the Jewel Thieves (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #8)
Ann M. Martin
Jessi cannot wait to get to New York City to see her friend Quint dance his first ballet, but when she overhears two men planning a jewel heist, she finds herself in the middle of a mystery.
Stacey's Big Crush (The Baby-Sitters Club, #65)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey falls in love with the student teacher filling in for Mr. Zizmore.
Claudia and the Lighthouse Ghost (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #27)
Ann M. Martin
When the Hatts, a family that disappeared years earlier under mysterious circumstances from the old Stoneybrook lighthouse, suddenly return and move in with the Kishis, Claudia wonders what secret they are keeping.
Stacey's Problem (The Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever #10) (BSC Friends Forever)
Ann M. Martin
Big changes are on the horizon. Stacey's Dad is getting remarried, and her mom is not taking the news very well at all.
Claudia Kishi, Live From WSTO! (The Baby-Sitters Club, #85)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia enters a contest to host a kids' radio show for a month -- and wins!
Mary Anne's Revenge (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #8)
Ann M. Martin
Even though Cokie has never been nice to Mary Anne, Mary Anne has always been nice to Cokie. But this time Cokie's gone too far - and Mary Anne is going to have her revenge, with a little help from her friends.
Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club, #61)
Ann M. Martin
Jessi discovers that one of the girls in her dance class is anorexic, and she and her friends soon learn about the seriousness of the illness.
Ducky: Diary 2 (California Diaries, #10)
Ann M. Martin
Working extremely hard to be the best friend possible to the people he cares about, Ducky finds an upsetting challenge in Alex, who suffers from depression and who Ducky finds virtually unreachable. Original.
A Corner of the Universe
Ann M. Martin
Hattie Owen enjoys peaceful Millerton summertimes with houses nodding in the heavy air, being in charge of Miss Hagerty's breakfast tray at her parents' boardinghouse, and drinking lemonade on the porch after supper. Yet this year, it's different -- Hattie's uncle Adam is coming home. Returning from a Chicago school that's just closed and whose existence is kept quiet by adult family members, Adam is a 21-year-old man with a child's mind, having a knack for talking quickly, a savant-like ability for remembering weekdays, and a passion for I Love Lucy. Hattie and Adam wind up spending precious time together -- including a visit to the recently arrived carnival with Hattie's new friend, Leila -- which makes her feel soulfully connected to her uncle, especially when he declares that she's one of the people who can lift the corners of our universe. But when Hattie takes Adam on the Ferris wheel one night, it sets off dramatic events that lead Hattie's family to strengthen its bonds and changes her life's outlook forever.
Kristy and the Middle School Vandal (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #25)
Ann M. Martin
Suspecting that Cary and his Mischief Knights are behind recent school vandalism pranks, Kristy and the Baby-sitters begin an investigation that challenges them to solve eight puzzles in order to catch the real culprits.
The Doll People (Doll People, #1)
Ann M. Martin
Annabelle Doll is 8 years old--and has been for over 100 years. Nothing much has changed in the dollhouse during that time, except for the fact that 45 years ago, Annabelle's Auntie Sarah disappeared from the dollhouse without a trace. After all this time, restless Annabelle is becoming more and more curious about her aunt's fate. And when she discovers Auntie Sarah's old diary, she becomes positively driven. Her cautious family tries to discourage her, but Annabelle won't be stopped, even though she risks Permanent Doll State, in which she could turn into a regular, nonliving doll. And when the "Real Pink Plastic" Funcraft family moves in next door, the Doll family's world is turned upside down--in more ways than one! Fans of The Borrowers and Stuart Little will love this exciting story of adventure and mystery. The relationship between the two doll families, one antique, one modern, is hilariously, wonderfully drawn. The Funcrafts are reckless and raucous, with fearlessness born of their unbreakable plastic parts. The Doll family is reserved and somewhat prim, even though they occasionally break into '60s tunes like "Respect" in their sing-alongs. Annabelle is a heroine with integrity and gumption. Ann Martin (The Babysitters Club series) and Laura Godwin create a witty, intriguing tale, illustrated with humor and a clever eye for detail by Brian Selznick. (Ages 7 to 11) --Emilie Coulter
Baby-Sitters on Board! (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #1)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy, Mary Anne, Stacey, Claudia and Dawn are the luckiest baby-sitters in the world. This summer they're going on the greatest trip ever: a plane ride to Florida, a boat trip around the Bahamas, and then three days of fun - in Disney World!
Of course they have a million adventures. Claudia gets notes from a mysterious "Secret Admirer." Kristy, Mary Anne, and Stacey make some unusual new friends. Dawn has her first real romance. And they still have time for what they like best of all - baby-sitting.
Mary Anne and the Silent Witness (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #24)
Ann M. Martin
Hoping to overcome the distrust of eight-year-old Luke, the Baby-sitters Club's newest charge, Mary Anne believes that Luke holds the key to a mysterious fire and a mean developer's plans to take over Stoneybrook.
Stacey and the Haunted Masquerade (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #22)
Ann M. Martin
Learning that a local girl who was humiliated at a prior event is trying to sabotage the Stoneybrook Middle School Mischief Night Dance, the baby-sitters hope to stop the girl and set things right.
Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club, #55)
Ann M. Martin
Jessi is honored--and surprised--when she's asked to participate in a synchronized swimming competition. Sure, Jessi knows ballet. But water ballet is a different story. All that swimming is hard work!
Jessi and her partner practice their routines over and over again. Everyone--especially the Baby-sitters--is expecting them to win the gold. But Jessi's not so sure she can do it . . .
Claudia and the Recipe for Danger (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #21)
Ann M. Martin
Entering the local baking contest, Claudia is disheartened when her cake turns out poorly, until she realizes that her efforts have been sabotaged, and it's up to the baby-sitters to find out who is to blame.
Mary Anne and the Zoo Mystery (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #20)
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and her Baby-sitter Club companions investigate strange circumstances at nearby Bedford Zoo, where somebody is setting the animals free.
Starring the Baby-sitters Club! (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #9)
Ann M. Martin
With Kristy in the title role in her school's production of Peter Pan, the show is certain to be a hit--that is, until Dawn interrupts rehearsals with the charge that the play is sexist.
Kristy and the Missing Fortune (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #19)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy and the Baby-sitters Club investigate a century-old mystery involving an heiress named Christina Thomas -- possibly an ancestor of Kristy's -- who disappeared in 1863 with a fortune that might belong to Kristy.
The Baby-Sitters Remember (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #11)
Ann M. Martin
Each of the members of the Baby-sitters Club recall memorable events in their lives, from Claudia's first-grade discovery of her art talent to Mary Anne's childhood prank on her own sitter. Original.
Mary Anne Misses Logan (The Baby-Sitters Club, #46)
Ann M. Martin
It was good for Mary Anne and Logan to break up for a while. Mary Anne had some time to herself, and she's been having lots of fun with her friends. But now Mary Anne can't help it. She misses Logan.
When she and Logan are both assigned to study their favorite author, Mary Anne thinks it will be the perfect, most romantic way for them to get back together. Until Cokie Mason, Mary Anne's mortal enemy, decides to steal Logan from her!
Baby-sitters' Island Adventure (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #4)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn and Claudia have a perfect day planned. They've invited Dawn's brother and three other kids to join them on a sailing race out to Greenpoint Island. The girls have even packed a picnic lunch for the adventure.
But then a big storm blows up in the middle of the race. And Claudia and Dawn and the kids never return from the island.
The Baby-sitters can't believe it's true--two of their members are missing!
Stacey and the Mystery at the Empty House (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #18)
Ann M. Martin
Agreeing to watch the Johanssen's dog, Carrot, while they are away, Stacey is alarmed when Carrot's strange behavior, trash in the wastebaskets, and warm electrical appliances make her realize that someone else is in the house.
Dawn and the Halloween Mystery (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #17)
Ann M. Martin
When Dawn witnesses a holdup and Stoneywood's trick-or-treating is called off while the investigations are underway, she and the other members of the We Love Kids Club decide to catch the robber themselves.
Dawn and Too Many Sitters (The Baby-Sitters Club, #98)
Ann M. Martin
Summertime in Stoneybrook finds the members of the Baby-sitters Club overwhelmed by client demands and a forthcoming trip to Hawaii, a situation that results in the enlistment of three unlikely sitters-in-training.
Keep Out, Claudia! (The Baby-Sitters Club, #56)
Ann M. Martin
The Baby-sitters love getting new clients. So when the Lowells contact the club, everyone is thrilled. For Mary Anne, sitting for the Lowells is a snap, and the kids are adorable and obedient. But when Claudia meets the family, Mrs. Lowell will barely look her in the eye, and the kids are downright rude!
The next time Mrs. Lowell calls the BSC, she requests another sitter--anyone but Claudia. Claudia has no idea what she did wrong, but the BSC won't rest until they find out!
Claudia and Crazy Peaches (The Baby-Sitters Club, #78)
Ann M. Martin
When Claudia's wacky Aunt Peaches moves to Stoneybrook, full of fun and expecting a baby, Claudia thinks she will have the time of her life, until one of Peaches's antics gets Claudia in trouble and a fight ends in tragedy.
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye (The Babysitters Club, #13)
Ann M. Martin
Oh no! Stacey McGill is moving back to New York! That means no more Stoneybrook Middle School, no more Charlotte Johanssen, and worst of all... no more Baby-sitters Club!
Stacey's friends are crushed when they hear that Stacey's moving, Claudia most of all. Stacey was her first best friend.
How will the BSC cope without Stacey? What kind of going-away present is good enough for someone as special as she is? But most important... who is going to be the next member of the Baby-sitters Club?
Claudia and the Perfect Boy (The Baby-Sitters Club, #71)
Ann M. Martin
Wishing that she had a boyfriend, Claudia starts a personals column in the school newspaper in the hope of finding the "perfect boy."
Kristy and the Worst Kid Ever (The Baby-Sitters Club, #62)
Ann M. Martin
The Papadakis family takes in a foster child, a troubled young girl named Lou, and Kristy soon discovers that Lou's difficult behavior makes her a real challenge to baby-sit.
Claudia and the Disaster Date (The Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever #12) (BSC Friends Forever)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia used to think that Alan Gray was immature, goofy, and not to be trusted . . . and now she's dating him.
Stacey's Lie (The Baby-Sitters Club, #76)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey's vacation is full of mishaps when she tells one litle lie which leads to another and another and another.
Mary Anne and Miss Priss (The Baby-Sitters Club, #73)
Ann M. Martin
When Mary Anne tries to get Jenny Prezzioso, a fussy little girl known as "Miss Priss," to join a kickball team, she faces opposition from the kids and from Jenny, who does not want to play.
Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club, #74)
Ann M. Martin
When Kristy reluctantly takes part in a hazing prank for her softball team, she worries that her little stepsister, Karen, will find out the truth and think badly of her.
Dawn and Whitney, Friends Forever (The Baby-Sitters Club, #77)
Ann M. Martin
Accepting a job as companion to a twelve-year-old girl with Down's Syndrome, Dawn finds an unexpected friend in Whitney, and struggles with the fear that Whitney may not understand if she learns that Dawn is being paid to be with her.
Dawn's Big Move (The Baby-Sitters Club, #67)
Ann M. Martin
When Dawn announces that she is moving back to California, the other Baby-sitters cannot believe that she would even consider leaving them.
Kristy and Mr. Mom (The Baby-Sitters Club, #81)
Ann M. Martin
Worrying about her stepfather after a heart attack forces him to quit his job for a less stressful lifestyle, Kristy wonders if Nanny's departure, an outbreak of the flu, and the arrival of Karen and Andrew will disturb the peace.
Stacey and the Fashion Victim (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #29)
Ann M. Martin
Thrilled to be a teen model during Bellair's Fashion Week, Stacey becomes increasingly alarmed at a series of frightening accidents that casts a dark shadow on the event.
Claudia Gets Her Guy (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #7)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia and Stacey have been fighting over a boy. Now it's Claudia's chance to finally get him - and maybe save her friendship with Stacey.
Stacey and the Boyfriend Trap (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #6)
Ann M. Martin
In one of the funniest, most romantic BSC books ever, Stacey must juggle five ex-boyfriends and figure out the truth about her current relationship.
Welcome to the BSC, Abby (The Baby-Sitters Club, #90)
Ann M. Martin
Trying to help her hard-working father and twin sister to adjust to life in Stoneybrook, Abby Stevenson becomes the newest member of the Baby-sitters Club and shares her first adventure.
Kristy and the Dirty Diapers (The Baby-Sitters Club, #89)
Ann M. Martin
When a local business, Davis Diapers, offers to sponsor the Krushers, Kristy accepts. She figures the new uniforms will give her team a big boost. But instead of being psyched, the Krushers fall apart: Mr. Davis bosses them around, and their new uniforms say DIAPERS--in huge, red letters. And that's not Kristy's only problem. With Dawn in California for good, the BSC is way overbooked.
But the new girl on Kristy's block likes baseball and kids. Maybe she can help. . .
Baby-sitters at Shadow Lake (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #8)
Ann M. Martin
Invited for a vacation at Kristy's stepfather's family cabin on Shadow Lake, the Baby-sitters enjoy campfires, storytelling sessions, adventure, and romance.
Kristy at Bat (The Baby-Sitters Club, #129)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy and her stepdad enjoy an all-star week of a lifetime when she spends spring vacation with famous major leaguers at Bill Bain's Dream Camp. Original.
Stacey's Ex-Boyfriend (The Baby-Sitters Club, #119)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey and Robert had a stormy breakup. Months later, Robert is moody and depressed, and the only person he'll talk to about it is Stacey.
Stacey vs. Claudia (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #2)
Ann M. Martin
As best friends, Stacey and Claudia thought nothing could ever tear them apart, yet when they discover they share similar interest in the same boy, a rivalry develops that could destroy their special bond. Original.
Kristy's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection)
Ann M. Martin
At last it's my turn to write about my favorite subject--me! Everyone else has complained about writing their autobiographies, but I've been looking forward to it. It's a chance for me to think about all the things that have happened in my short but incredible life. Some were happy, some were sad, some were funny. For instance, I was almost born in Yankee Statium! Maybe that's why I like softball so much. And look at all the changes my family has been through, starting with my parents' divorce,
Stacey's Book
Ann M. Martin
Baby-sitters Club fans can see baby pictures of Stacey and learn about the treasurer's entire life, including her five-year-old participation in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, her diabetes diagnosis, and her parent's divorce.
Amalia: Diary 1 (California Diaries, #4)
Ann M. Martin
Adjusting well to her new school, Amalia Vargas makes a new group of friends and is soon living by a new set of rules, but her life spins out of control when her boyfriend will not let her break up with him. Original.
Karen's Wish (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Super Special, #1)
Ann M. Martin
Karen's plans for a joyous Christmas holiday--baking cookies, decorating the tree--are ruined when her grandmother becomes seriously ill, an event that causes Karen to make her biggest Christmas wish ever
Abby and the Mystery Baby (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #28)
Ann M. Martin
Discovering a baby boy on her porch when she returns from school one day, Abby and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club must find out where the baby came from and to whom he belongs.
Abby in Wonderland (The Baby-Sitters Club, #121)
Ann M. Martin
Spending a week with her grandparents at their summer home, Abby learns many pleasing things about her family, along with one piece of bad news
Abby's Lucky Thirteen (The Baby-Sitters Club, #96)
Ann M. Martin
Abby and her twin sister, Anna, recently turned thirteen. They are preparing for their Bat Mitzvah, which is a big deal for the twins and their mother. And now, just when Abby should be acting like an adult, she is caught cheating on a math test and is suspended from school. Even though Abby didn't cheat, she refuses to tell what really happened. She even keeps the suspension a secret from her mother.
Abby is heading for big trouble on the biggest day of her life. Will she be able to get it together without disappointing everyone - including herself?
Abby's Twin (The Baby-Sitters Club, #104)
Ann M. Martin
Trying to cheer up her twin, Anna, who has been diagnosed with scoliosis, Abby fears that the condition is driving them apart when Anna seems to not want Abby's help and begins to do things on her own.
Abby the Bad Sport (The Baby-Sitters Club, #110)
Ann M. Martin
Abby has joined a Special Olympics Unified Sports soccer team! Playing soccer every day with a new group of friends is awesome. But Abby expected to be the star on this team. And she's not. Erin is just as good as Abby. Maybe even better.
Abby doesn't know how to be number two. So she hogs the ball. And when Erin gets the ball, she doesn't pass it to Abby. Abby and Erin are in big trouble with the team. How did playing soccer turn into such a big mess?
Amalia: Diary Two
Ann M. Martin
From the author of The Baby-Sitters Club: Amalia will do anything to help a friend with an eating disorder, even if it means putting her own life on hold. Amalia knows Maggie's eating disorder is becoming severe, and makes it her mission to learn all she can to get Maggie the help she needs. Amalia and Dawn try to talk to Maggie but can't seem to get the words right. Amalia's mom suggests that Maggie go to a therapist she knows, but Maggie will only go if Amalia goes with her. The healing process is going to be slow, and meanwhile Vanish has its first paying gig to play. Between Maggie and the band, Amalia has a lot to take care of. In fact, there's so much to do that it seems like there's not a lot of time left over for her own life. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author's collection. Amalia: Diary Two is the 9th book in the California Diaries, which also includes Maggie: Diary Two and Ducky: Diary Two.
Amalia: Diary 3 (California Diaries, #14)
Ann M. Martin
Upset by racist taunting, Amalia turns to her family and new boyfriend to regain her self-confidence and her faith in people
Kristy's Big Day (The Baby-Sitters Club, #6)
Ann M. Martin
The hit series returns to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters!Kristy's mom is getting married, and everyone is coming to town to help, bringing their kids with them. Fourteen kids! Kristy is sure she and Stacey, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Dawn can handle it--they're professional baby-sitters, after all, and Kristy's mom has offered them a lot of money to take on such a big job.But will a week of changing diapers, stopping fights, solving mix-ups, and keeping fourteen children entertained prove to be too much for the BSC? Can they keep things under control for Kristy's big day?
Claudia and Mean Janine (The Baby-Sitters Club, #7)
Ann M. Martin
The hit series returns to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters!Claudia's sister, Janine, is too busy being smart to be nice to anyone--even their grandmother, Mimi. But Claudia doesn't have to see Janine too much this summer, since the Baby-sitters Club is starting a new play group. It's going to be so much fun!But then Mimi has a stroke, and the whole summer changes. Now Claudia is "Mimi-sitting," and Janine is no help at all. How can the Kishi sisters get along when Janine is always so mean?The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!
Farewell, Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club, #88)
Ann M. Martin
Club member Dawn finds herself torn between her nostalgia for California and her Connecticut friends, especially Mary Anne, her best friend and stepsister.
Shannon's Story (The Baby-Sitters Club Special Edition Readers' Request)
Ann M. Martin
Being an associate member of the BSC is perfect for Shannon, because it leaves her plenty of time for studying and all her activities. School is especially important to Shannon now, because if she keeps her grade up in French, she'll be able to go on a special class trip to Paris. Ooh la la!
Hello, Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club, #14)
Ann M. Martin
Mallory Pike has always wanted to be a member of the Baby-sitters Club--they're so much fun to be around, and she's practically a baby-sitter already. Now the club members have invited Mallory to a meeting. This might be her big chance!
But the BSC isn't making it easy--they make Mal feel like a baby on a job, and make her take an impossible written test. Mallory's beginning to think she doesn't want to be a part of the BSC . . . or maybe she and her new friend Jessi should start a club of their own. It's time to show those Baby-sitters what a couple of new girls can do!
Logan Likes Mary Anne! (The Baby-Sitters Club, #10)
Ann M. Martin
It used to be that Mary Anne had to wear her hair in braids and ask her dad before did anything. But not anymore. Mary Anne has been growing up...and the Baby-sitters Club members aren't the only ones who've noticed.
Logan Bruno likes Mary Anne! He has a dreamy southern accent, he's awfully cute - and he wants to join the Baby-sitters Club.
The Baby-sitters aren't sure Logan will make a good club member. And Mary Anne thinks she's too shy for Logan. Life in the Baby-sitters Club has never been this complicated - or this fun!
Little Miss Stoneybrook... and Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club, #15)
Ann M. Martin
Lately, it seems like each of the Baby-sitters besides Dawn has been singled out . . . and she's a little jealous. But now it's Dawn turn to shine: Mrs. Pike has asked her to help prepare Margo and Claire for the Little Miss Stoneybrook contest!
Dawn's going to do everything she can to help her charges win, even if Margo's only talent is peeling a banana with her feet. But then Kristy, Mary Anne, and Claudia are helping Karen, Myriah, and Charlotte enter the contest, too. It's hard to tell whether the competition is firecer at the pageant--or in the BSC!
Mallory and the Trouble with Twins (The Baby-Sitters Club, #21)
Ann M. Martin
Mallory knows she's a good baby-sitter. She's been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it'll be easy money.
The twins are cute in their little matching outfits. But once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They run around the house like spoiled brats, and Mallory can't even tell them apart.
Taking care of Marilyn and Carolyn is a baby-sitting nightmare. But Mallory's a responsible member of the Baby-sitters Club - and she's not giving up!
Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #7)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn feels terrible when her pet-sitting charge, Cheryl, disappears. She doesn't understand how the huge Great Dane could have just . . . vanished.
Then Kristy's puppy, Shannon, goes missing, too, and Dawn knows something suspicious is going on. She doesn't think the dogs have run away; she thinks someone's taken them. And Dawn is determined to find those missing dogs. Because what could be more awful than having your favorite pet . . . stolen?!
Mary Anne's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection)
Ann M. Martin
Contains information about Mary Anne, including what it was like for her growing up without a mother, her fear of performing in public, and how she got to know her grandmother.
Claudia's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection)
Ann M. Martin
Focusing on Claudia Kishi, vice president of the BSC Club, the second title in the Baby-sitters miniseries Portrait Collection is fully illustrated and filled with ""snapshots,"" postcards, letters, and background information.
Stacey's Choice (The Baby-Sitters Club, #58)
Ann M. Martin
Since Stacey's parents got divorced, it hasn't been easy. Stacey hates being put between them, and she misses her dad sometimes even though she gets to see him often.
And now both of her parents are depending on Stacey. They each need her badly. And she can't be in Stoneybrook and in New York at the same time. How will Stacey choose between her mom and her dad . . . again?
Kristy and the Haunted Mansion (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #9)
Ann M. Martin
When their car breaks down in a snowstorm, Kristy and her softball team are forced to stay overnight in a creepy mansion.
Claudia's Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club, #63)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia is convinced that no one understands how difficult it is for her to do well in school, that is, until she meets Shea Rodowsky, a young boy with a learning problem.
Mallory Hates Boys (and Gym) (The Baby-Sitters Club, #59)
Ann M. Martin
Being a "total spaz" in gym is bad enough, but now Mallory's worst nightmare has come true. Gym class has gone co-ed!
Dawn Saves the Planet (The Baby-Sitters Club, #57)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn thinks studying ecology is so cool. For a science project, she and Stacey are even teaching an ecology class for some of their baby-sitting charges. It's fun to get kids excited about cleaning up the Earth.
But Dawn isn't through yet. She wants to start a recycling center at SMS. The BSC is all for it, but Dawn needs a lot of help. And lately she's been so busy lecturing people about being environmentally responsible that no one can stand being around her. Poor Dawn. She's trying to do a good thing--but she's driving everyone crazy!
Maid Mary Anne (The Baby-Sitters Club, #66)
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne agrees to do some housework for Mrs. Towne, an elderly neighbor who had been giving her sewing lessons, but Mary Anne soon realizes that she has become a maid.
Claudia Kishi, Middle School Dropout (The Baby-Sitters Club, #101)
Ann M. Martin
When her troubles in school culminate in her being dropped back to the seventh grade, Claudia struggles with feelings of failure while adjusting to classmates outside of the Baby-sitters Club.
Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection)
Ann M. Martin
Writing her autobiography after moving back to California, Dawn records such memories as the time she met her best friend Sunny, her adventures with the Baby-sitter's Club, and her decision to leave Stoneybrook.
Baby-sitters' Haunted House (Baby-Sitters Club Super Mystery, #1)
Ann M. Martin
Visiting a seaside mansion in Maine while caring for six young charges, Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Dawn are disturbed at the house's spookiness, and are further alarmed by strange noises and a ghostly figure
Stacey's Mistake (The Baby-Sitters Club, #18)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey's so excited! She's invited her friends in the Baby-sitters Club to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect--a party and a sleepover on Friday, a big baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lot of sightseeing on Sunday.
But what a mistake! The BSC is way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guide book, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, and Claudia is jealous of Stacey's friends. Can Stacey be in the BSC anymore?
Baby-Sitters Beware (Baby-Sitters Club Super Mystery, #2)
Ann M. Martin
Fearing that someone is stalking them after a series of dangerous accidents, the Baby-sitters escape for a skiing weekend but become petrified when the trouble follows them and points to someone from their past.
Dawn's Wicked Stepsister (The Baby-Sitters Club, #31)
Ann M. Martin
Now that Dawn and Mary Anne are friends and sisters, Dawn wants them to do everything together--share a room, talk all night long, wear each other's clothes.
But living with Mary Anne isn't exactly what Dawn expected. Mary Anne brags about having a date to the school dance, her kitten throws up on the rug, and she hogs Dawn's baby-sitting jobs!
Dawn's always wanted a sister. Instead, she got Mary Anne, the wicked stepsister of Stoneybrook!
Boy-Crazy Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club, #8)
Ann M. Martin
The hit series returns to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters!The Pike family is taking a vacation to the beach, and Stacey and Mary Anne get to go along to help out! Two weeks of sun, sand . . . and the cutest lifeguard Stacey has ever seen!Mary Anne says that Scott the lifeguard is way too old for Stacey, and besides, she shouldn't be ignoring the Pike kids to spend more time with a boy. But Stacey is in love. What could possibly be more important than following her heart?The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!
Kristy and the Walking Disaster (The Baby-Sitters Club, #20)
Ann M. Martin
They're lean, they're mean, they're the pride of Stoneybrook. Who are they? They're Kristy's Krushers!
When Kristy sees how much her little brothers and sisters want to play on a softball team, she organizes a ragtag team of her own. They may not be champions, with Jackie Rodowsky, walking disaster, on the team, but at least they have team spirit!
Now Bart's Bashers have challenged the Krushers to a game. The Bashers really are lean and mean . . . but the worst part of it all is that Kristy has a giant crush on the Basher's coach.
Jessi and the Superbrat (The Baby-Sitters Club, #27)
Ann M. Martin
Stoneybrook has gone star-crazy! Derek Masters, an eight-year-old regular on a hit TV sitcom, has moved to town. Everyone's wondering what a real live TV star will be like---will he drive to school in a limo?
Jessi can't believe it, but even stars need baby-sitters, and she's the lucky club member to watch Derek Masters. Even though a lot of kids at school call Derek a spoiled brat, Jessi likes him immediately. He rides bikes and eats junk food like a normal kid, but he has exciting stories about Hollywood, too!
Pretty soon baby-sitting and ballet start looking kind of boring next to TV scripts and cameras. Maybe Jessi would like to be a star, too!
Welcome Back, Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club, #28)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey's parents are getting divorced and she has to decide whether to stay in New York with her father or move back to Stoneybrook with her mother.
Baby-sitters' Fright Night (Baby-Sitters Club Super Mystery, #3)
Ann M. Martin
Visiting Salem during a class trip, the Baby-sitters learn the mystery of the Witch's Eye, a famous diamond that has been stolen from a local museum, but when they launch an investigation, they fear they have become cursed.
Kristy and the Mystery Train (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #30)
Ann M. Martin
Accompanying young child star Derek Masters aboard the ""mystery train"" that is publicizing his newest movie, Kristy, Abby, and Stacey fend off a saboteur who is staging dangerous accidents.
Mary Anne and the Search for Tigger (The Baby-Sitters Club, #25)
Ann M. Martin
While trying to find her missing kitten with the help of the other members of the Baby-sitters Club, Mary Anne almost loses her good friend Logan.
Mary Anne and the Music Box Secret (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #31)
Ann M. Martin
Whiled cleaning up Granny and Pop-Pop's basement, Mary Anne stumbles upon a tightly wrapped package that contains a surprising secret from the past. Original."
Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club, #23)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Besides all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, Disneyland is a blast, and Californians eat healthy food! Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club. After one wonderful week, Dawn begins to think she might want to stay in California, like Jeff. Dawn's a California girl at heart-but could she really leave Stoneybrook for Good?
Claudia and the Bad Joke (The Baby-Sitters Club, #19)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia's not worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a great practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do?
Plenty. Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy's mean joke... and now she's talking about quitting the club. "Baby-sitting," she says, "is just too dangerous." Kristy thinks Betsy needs to be taught a lesson. She also thinks the Baby-sitters are just the ones to do it.
Watch out, Betsy Sobak! The joke war is on!
Claudia and the Sad Good-bye (The Baby-sitters Club, #26)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia has always been close to her grandmother, Mimi, so she needs the help of her friends in the Baby-sitters Club to deal with Mimi's death.
Mary Anne and the Great Romance (The Baby-Sitters Club, #30)
Ann M. Martin
At long last, Dawn's mother and Mary Anne's father have decided to get married!
The Ghost at Dawn's House (The Baby-Sitters Club, #9)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn has always thought there was a secret passage hidden in her house. But she never thought there was a ghost... until now. All kinds of creepy things go on whenever Dawn's at home. There are even spooky noises behind her bedroom wall!
Dawn is sure there's a ghost in her house. And so are the other Baby-sitters. But they're so busy with their baby-sitting jobs that they hardly have time for a ghost hunt. Will Dawn and her friends ever solve the mystery, or will Dawn have to share her house... with a ghost?
Kristy and the Mother's Day Surprise (The Baby-Sitters Club, #24)
Ann M. Martin
Mother's Day is coming up and the Baby-sitters have the same problem they do every year: What do they get their mothers? Kristy, especially, wants to do something nice for her mom. Mrs. Brewer has been acting kind of strange and secretive lately, and Kristy's worried about her...
But then Kristy gets another one of her great ideas. Why don't the Baby-sitters treat their moms - and the mothers of the kids they sit for - to a day off without any kids around? The BSC plans a gigantic baby-sitting party. It's a Mother's Day surprise that couldn't be beat!
... Until Kristy's mom reveals a very special surprise of her own.
Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club, #42)
Ann M. Martin
Naturally, Jessi is thrilled when she earns the lead role her in dance school's latest ballet. But someone in class wants her out of the show. First Jessi's toe shoes are stolen. Then she gets all kinds of threatening messages!
What kind of ballerina would want to scare Jessi? The Baby-sitters don't know, but they're not going to let anyone get away with it for long.
Stacey and the Mystery of Stoneybrook (The Baby-Sitters Club, #35)
Ann M. Martin
Unlike Claudia and Dawn, Stacey's never been much for mysteries and ghost stories. But when she and Charlotte Johanssen hear terrible noises coming out of the old Hennessey place, Stacey thinks the BSC definitely has a mystery on its hands.
Mallory claims the house once made her have a horrible nightmare. And Kristy discovers that it was built on top of a graveyard!
Does Stoneybrook have a real, live haunted house? The Baby-sitters are going to find out--no matter how scary it might be!
Mallory and the Mystery Diary (The Baby-Sitters Club, #29)
Ann M. Martin
Mallory and Claudia are helping Stacey unpack from her move back to Stoneybrook when they find an antique trunk in the McGill's attic. Stacey doesn't want the dusty thing, so she gives the trunk to Mallory...who finds an old diary at the bottom of it.
The diary belonged to Sophie, a girl who lived in Stacey's house in the 1890s. As Mallory reads deep into Sophie's diary, she discovers a mystery on their hands to solve, because Stacey's house isn't big enough for her, her mom..and a family of ghosts!
Kristy and the Secret of Susan (The Baby-Sitters Club, #32)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy's newest baby-sitting charge is Susan Felder, who goes away to a special school. Susan isn't like most kids. While she can play the piano and sing beautifully... she can't talk to anyone. Susan is autistic. She lives locked inside her own secret world.
Kristy thinks it's unfair that Susan has to be sent off to school and is treated differently from everyone else. But Kristy's going to try to change that--by showing everyone that Susan's a "regular" kid, too. And then maybe Kristy's new friend can stay in Stoneybrook for good.
Claudia and the Great Search (The Baby-Sitters Club, #33)
Ann M. Martin
It's no secret that Claudia and her sister are different. For one, they don't look alike at all. Claudia loves her wild clothes and funky jewelry, and Janine dresses. . .well, kind of nerdy. Janine is a genius, and Claudia brings home C's--when she's lucky.
Claudia opens the family photo album to see what she and her sister looked like when they were little. But there are hardly any baby pictures of Claudia! And when she goes searching for her birth certificate and birth announcement in the newspaper, Claudia can't find them.
Is Claudia Kishi who she thinks she is? Or is there something her parents aren't telling her?
Mary Anne and Too Many Boys (The Baby-Sitters Club, #34)
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and Stacey are in Sea City working as mother's helpers for the Pike family. When each of the girls meets up with her boyfriend from last summer, things start to get complicated.
Claudia and the Middle School Mystery (The Baby-Sitters Club, #40)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia is surprised when her math teacher accuses her of cheating on a test and enlists the rest of the Baby-sitters Club to help her clear her name.
Jessi's Baby-sitter (The Baby-Sitters Club, #36)
Ann M. Martin
When Jessi's mom goes back to work, Aunt Cecilia moves in with the Ramseys to help out. Jessi is mortified that she has a baby-sitter and can't stand her aunt's bossy ways.
Kristy and the Baby Parade (The Baby-Sitters Club, #45)
Ann M. Martin
The Baby-sitters just love little babies. So of course Kristy has the great idea of entering a float in the Stoneybrook Baby Parade. All the girls have to do is round up a bunch of adorable babies like Squirt and Emily Michelle, dress them in costumes, and plop them on a float. Easy, right?j
Wrong. The float looks like a big orange blob, the costumes are hideous, and the babies won't stop crying. S.O.S.--the Baby-sitters' float is about to sink!
Dawn and the Older Boy (The Baby-Sitters Club, #37)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn has met Travis, an older boy, and she knows he's the perfect boy for her. The Baby-sitters think that smooth talking Travis is no good and plan to tell Dawn just that.
Poor Mallory! (The Baby-Sitters Club, #39)
Ann M. Martin
There's some bad news in the Pike family: Mallory's dad has just lost his job. And since money is going to be tight until Mr. Pike finds a new job, all eight of the Pike kids decide to help out.
Nicky gets a paper route, Vanessa tries selling her poetry, and Mallory takes a baby-sitting job in Kristy's ritzy neighborhood. But being around the Delaney's only makes Mallory feel poor. they have a cat that cost $400 and tennis courts in their backyard!
Poor Mallory - she needs the Babysitters now more than ever!
Mary Anne vs. Logan (The Baby-Sitters Club, #41)
Ann M. Martin
Lately, Mary Anne's been feeling like she and Logan are spending too much time together. They fight over silly things. And Mary Anne never gets to do what she wants to do--like read, and baby-sit, and be with her friends.
But when Mary Anne suggests that she and Logan see less of each other, Logan takes it all the wrong way. Could this really be the end for Mary Anne and Logan?
Dawn and the Big Sleepover (The Baby-Sitters Club, #44)
Ann M. Martin
A bunch of kids at Stoneybrook Elementary have pen pals at a school in New Mexico. The Baby-sitters love hearing the letters that Charlotte, Becca, and the Pike kids get from their new friends.
Then the bad news reaches Stoneybrook: their pen pals' school has been destroyed by a fire. Dawn is so upset that she organizes a fund-raiser for them, and as a reward to all the kids who help out, she's going to throw an enormous sleepover!
A hundred kids, thirty pizzas--will Dawn survive her biggest baby-sitting job ever?
Mallory on Strike (The Baby-Sitters Club, #47)
Ann M. Martin
Mallory couldn't imagine not being in a big family like hers. There's always someone to do things with, and she likes to help take care of her younger brothers and sisters.
But now Mallory's working on an important writing project, and she needs peace and quiet. So why won't everyone leave her alone? Nicky needs help tying his shoes, Claire wants a sandwich, someone has to break up the triplets' fight, and Mallory feels like a full-time baby-sitter.
And there's only one thing to do: This baby-sitter is going on strike!
Dawn's Big Date (The Baby-Sitters Club, #50)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn and Mary Anne are so excited! Logan's cousin Lewis is finally coming to town, and Mary Anne is busy planning the perfect double date. But now Dawn is starting to get worried. She's written letters to Lewis, but she's never had a boyfriend before. What if Lewis doesn't like her?
That's when Dawn decides she needs a new image. New clothes, new hairstyle, and maybe just a little more makeup (or a lot). Maybe she should learn how to flirt a little. But will Lewis and the rest of the Baby-sitters like the new Dawn?
Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club, #48)
Ann M. Martin
When Jessi volunteers to help supervise the Kids Can Do Anything Club, she meets nine-year-old Danielle. Danielle has a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor. And she has cancer.
Jessi has never met anyone like Danielle before. Even though she's very sick, Danielle is courageous and hopeful. She even has two wishes. The first is to go to Disney World. The second is to graduate from elementary school. Jessi knows she has to be strong for Danielle, and so she makes a very special wish of her own.
Claudia and the Genius of Elm Street (The Baby-Sitters Club, #49)
Ann M. Martin
Little Rosie Wilder is perfect at everything. She can sing and dance, she plays several musical instruments, and her I.Q. is so high it's off the scale. So how did Claudia "C-" Kishi get stuck baby-sitting for Rosie the genius?
It's because Rosie is so obnoxious that no one gets along with her--not even Claudia's sister, who's a genius, too. The Baby-sitters think that Rosie needs to be taught a good lesson. But maybe what Rosie really needs is a good friend . . . like Claudia.
Stacey's Ex-Best Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club, #51)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey can't wait! Her best friend from New York, Laine Cummings, is coming to Stoneybrook for a whole week. She can spend a day at SMS, attend club meetings, and maybe go to the Valentine Dance.
But from the minute Laine arrives, nothing goes as planned. She thinks Stacey's sleepover with her friends is childish, and can't believe Stacey's still into baby-sitting. Laine's more used to hanging out at high school parties with her fifteen-year-old boyfriend.
Stacey doesn't want to lose her childhood friend, but Laine's growing up way too fast for Stacey. Is this the end of their friendship?
Mary Anne + 2 Many Babies (The Baby-Sitters Club, #52)
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne can't stop thinking about babies. First she starts baby-sitting for a pair of adorable baby twins. Then she and Dawn decide it would be great to have a baby brother or sister of their own.
But Mary Anne learns that taking care of a baby is a big responsibility when she and Logan have to pretend to be parents to an egg "baby" for a class at school. "Sammie," their egg, has to be watched every second, and Mary Anne and Logan barely have time to breathe. Taking care of a baby isn't all it's cracked up to be!
Mallory and the Dream Horse (The Baby-Sitters Club, #54)
Ann M. Martin
Mallory loves horses. She loves reading about them. She loves writing about them. And most of all, she loves daydreaming about them.
So when Mallory's parents agree to let her take riding lessons, it's a dream come true! Mallory is so excited that she can hardly concentrate at the BSC meetings anymore. But then the lessons begin, and Mallory discovers that dreaming about horses can be a lot more fun than actually riding them.
Claudia and the New Girl (The Baby-sitters Club, #12)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia has always been the most outrageous girl in her class...until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashey's really different - she dresses in hippie clothes, wears six earrings, and is the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met.
Ashey says Claudia has artistic talent, too. She thinks Claudia should spend more time on her "calling" and forget about the Baby-sitter's Club: It's just a waste of time.
The Baby-sitters are sick of Ashley Wyeth, and they think Claudia's a traitor. Claudia's got to decide: either the Baby-sitter's Club or the new girl - one of them's got to go.
Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, #16)
Ann M. Martin
Jessi knows a secret language! She learned it from Matt Braddock, the BSC's newest charge. Matt's been deaf since birth, and he uses sign language to speak. Since Jessi is Matt's baby-sitter, she has to use sign language, too.
Soon all the kids in Stoneybrook want to learn to sign... which keeps the members of the Baby-sitters Club busy. Jessi's the busiest of all: she's working on another super secret, just for Matt.
Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event? Of course she will - she's a member of the Baby-sitters Club!
Kristy and the Snobs (The Baby-Sitters Club, #11)
Ann M. Martin
After Kristy's mom got married, her family moved to Watson's house in a new neighborhood. But the kids there aren't very friendly--in fact, they're total snobs! They criticize Kristy's clothes, make fun of the Baby-sitters Club. . . and worst of all, they laugh at Louie, Kristy's pet collie, who's going blind. Nobody does that and gets away with it!
Kristy's fighting mad, and she's not going to put up with a Snob Attack any longer--and neither is the BSC!
Dawn and the Impossible Three (The Baby-Sitters Club, #5)
Ann M. Martin
The hit series returns to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters!As the newest member of the BSC, Dawn is eager to prove herself. So when a big job comes along, she jumps at the chance to show everyone what she's made of.The Barretts are even more challenging than Dawn expected. The house is a mess, Mrs. Barrett is unreliable, and the kids are out of control. Dawn knows she's a great baby-sitter, but this is impossible! She only knows one thing for sure--a member of the BSC never gives up!The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!
Dawn Schafer, Undercover Baby-sitter (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #26)
Ann M. Martin
Landing new clients -- an eccentric and feuding family -- Dawn learns that they are searching for a treasure that will settle a tricky will left by the late patriarch, and hopes to solve the mystery before the end of summer.
Mary Anne Saves the Day (The Baby-Sitters Club, #4)
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne has never been a leader of the Baby-sitters Club. She's left that up to Kristy... or Claudia... or Stacey. But now there's a big fight among the four friends, and Mary Anne doesn't have them to depend on anymore.
It's bad enough when she's left alone at the lunch table at school. But when she has to baby-sit a sick child without any help from the club members, Mary Anne knows it's time to take charge.
The Baby-sitters Club is going to fall apart unless somebody does something - fast. Maybe it's time for Mary Anne to step in and save the day!
The Truth About Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club, #3)
Ann M. Martin
The truth about Stacey is that she has diabetes. Nobody knows... except her friends in the Baby-sitters Club.
But even they don't know the real truth about Stacey. Stacey's problem is her parents. They won't admit she has the disease, and they drag her to practically every doctor in America!
Seeing so many doctors made Stacey lose one friend, and she won't let it happen again. Especially now - when the Baby-sitters Club needs her more than ever.
Claudia and the Clue in the Photograph (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #16)
Ann M. Martin
A new passion for photography has Claudia snapping pictures everywhere she goes, including the Stoneybrook Bank, and when it is discovered that a robbery took place at the bank on the very same day, Claudia thinks her photos may contain evidence.
Mary Anne and the Library Mystery (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #13)
Ann M. Martin
When a small fire breaks out at the Stoneybrook Library, Mary Anne is determined to find out who started the fire and why someone would want to burn down the library.
Kristy and the Vampires (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #15)
Ann M. Martin
When a television movie begins filming in Stoneybrook, Kristy is hired to look after Derek Masters, child actor and friend of the Club, who begins receiving threatening letters demanding he quit the project.
Stacey and the Mystery at the Mall (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #14)
Ann M. Martin
The Baby-sitters are all taking a class at SMS where they are assigned jobs at the Washington Mall. How cool - going to "school" at the mall!
But soon Stacey learns that some pretty bad things are going on there. Besides the regular shoplifting problems, expensive things are being stolen, too. and then Stacey has a big scare when she's working at Toy Town.
Is it safe to shop at Washington Mall anymore? The Baby-sitters aren't sure - but they're going to make sure this mystery is solved!
Dawn and the Surfer Ghost (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #12)
Ann M. Martin
Back in California for the surfing competition, Dawn must soon solve a mystery involving a missing surfer, a mangled surfboard, and a ghost who surfs at night.
Beware, Dawn! (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #2)
Ann M. Martin
When Dawn starts getting threatening notes and odd phone calls while she's baby-sitting, she doesn't know what to do. The notes are signed "Mr. X," and they're beginning to get scary. Normally, she'd tell the rest of the BSC, but this time things are different.
The kids at Stoneybrook Elementary are having a Sitter of the Month Contest. The Sitter of the Month has to be someone who is in control--someone whose jobs always go smoothly. Dawn doesn't want to blow her chances at winning. But what if she's in real danger?
Snowbound (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #7)
Ann M. Martin
When Stoneybrook is paralyzed by a massive blizzard, Dawn and her mother get stranded at the airport, Jessi is snowed in at her dance school, and Kristy's boyfriend gets stuck overnight at her house. Claudia, Mary Anne and Mallory are all baby-sitting, but no one has heard from Stacey--could she be trapped somewhere on the way back from the mall?
Claudia and the Mystery at the Museum (Babysitters Club Mystery, #11)
Ann M. Martin
While visiting Stoneybrook's new museum, Claudia is horrified to learn that someone has stolen some priceless coins and replaced them with forgeries.
Stacey and the Mystery Money (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #10)
Ann M. Martin
When Stacey gets caught with a counterfeit ten dollar bill, the Baby-sitters search for the crook spreading phony money around Stoneybrook.
New York, New York! (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #6)
Ann M. Martin
The Baby-sitters have always wanted to be sophisticated New Yorkers like Stacey. Well, now here's their chance: Stacy has invited them all to the city for a vacation! In between shopping and seeing the sights, the Baby-sitters manage to have plenty of excitement. Jessi meets a boy ballerina, Claudia and Mallory take fancy art lessons, and Kristy makes a special friend. Dawn eats her way through the city, and Stacey and Mary Anne have a baby-sitting mystery. Is New York as good as they've always dreamed? You Bet!
California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #5)
Ann M. Martin
Who would believe it - the Baby-sitters have won the lottery! And with their winning money, the girls are all going with Dawn to... California!What adventures they have. Jessi lands a (tiny) part in a TV show, Kristy gets into a kind-of-fight with Dawn's We Love Kids Club, and Stacey turns into a surfer girl! And in between all that excitement, they still have time for baby-sitting, sight-seeing, and the beach.How can they go back to Stoneybrook now that they've turned into California girls?
Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #3)
Ann M. Martin
Their skis, skates and snowsuites are packed and the Baby-sitters are headed for the mountains.
Baby-sitters' Summer Vacation (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #2)
Ann M. Martin
The Baby-sitters are going to Camp Mohawk. That means two weeks full of camp food, homesick campers, poison ivy, and the boys' camp across the lake!.
Kristy and the Missing Child (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #4)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy can hardly believe it when little Jake Kuhn is reported missing. Jake is one of the kids on her softball team, and Kristy was one of the last people to see Jake before he disappeared.
Even though the Baby-sitters and all of Jake's friends are helping look for him, Kristy still feels horrible. And when the police can't find Jake after almost two days, things look really serious. Kristy knows she's just a kid, but she'd determined to find Jake, wherever he is . . . .
The Summer Before (The Baby-Sitters Club, #0.5)
Ann M. Martin
Before there was the Baby-Sitters Club, there were four girls named Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi, and Stacey McGill. As they start the summer before seventh grade (also before they start the BSC), each of them is on the cusp of a big change. Kristy is still hung up on hoping that her father will return to her family. Mary Anne has to prove to her father that she's no longer a little girl who needs hundreds of rules. Claudia is navigating her first major crush on a boy. And Stacey is leaving her entire New York City life behind... ...in order to find new friends in Stoneybrook, Connecticut. The Summer Before . . . is a sweet, moving novel about four girls on the edge of something big - not just the Club that will change their lives, but also all the joys and tribulations of being twelve and thirteen.
Stacey and the Missing Ring (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #1)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey is shocked when a new family accuses her of stealing a valuable ring from them while she was baby-sitting. Stacey would never take anything from anyone! Even worse for the Baby-sitters, the Gardellas are threatening to tell their other clients about the missing ring.
Will everyone in Stoneybrook think the Baby-sitters are thieves? Not if Stacey can help it--she's going to find out what happened to that ring!
Logan's Story (The Baby-Sitters Club Special Edition Readers' Request)
Ann M. Martin
Like lots of guys, Logan enjoys baby-sitting. And being an associate member of the BSC means he can sit when he wants to, and still have time for Mary Anne and sports.
But now the Baby-sitters really need Logan. Logan wouldn't mind taking on the extra baby-sittig jobs, but he's busy trying out for the track team. And the jocks are giving Logan a hard time about hanging out with girls and babies.
Logan doesn't want to let the Baby-sitters down. But he's tired of being picked on!
Logan Bruno, Boy Baby-Sitter (The Baby-Sitters Club: Special Edition Readers' Request) (Baby-Sitters Club Special Edition. Readers' Requests)
Ann M. Martin
Logan Bruno: Bad BoyPoor Logan. The kids at school are always busting him for being a "boy baby-sitter." And then Logan blows a track event that causes SMS to lose a meet. He's feeling pretty bummed...Until "Jam," the coolest guy at school suddenly askes Logan to hang out with him. Being aruond Jam and his tough crowd is exciting. They do daring things. They live on the edge. But pretty soon, Logan gets himself in some major trouble. And not even Mary Ann and the Baby-sitters can help him this time.
Mallory Pike, #1 Fan (The Baby-Sitters Club, #80)
Ann M. Martin
Happily beginning her job as assistant to a local children's book author, Mallory begins compiling research about the author for a class project, and is disturbed when she uncovers some troubling facts about her idol's past.
Kristy + Bart = ? (The Baby-Sitters Club, #95)
Ann M. Martin
When Kristy's friend, Bart, decides that he wants to be her real boyfriend, Kristy is afraid to tell him that she does not feel the same and enlists the help of Mary Anne for courage in expressing herself.
Graduation Day (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever Super Special, #2)
Ann M. Martin
It's the day the members of the BSC had thought would never come—the day they graduate from Stoneybrook Middle School. Kristy is worried that this will mean the end of the BSC. Mary Anne realizes she has to set things straight with her ex-boyfriend, Logan. Stacey is stressed about her parents, and Claudia isn't sure she'll be allowed to graduate at all.As graduation day comes closer, all the past and present BSC members come together to share their stories of Stoneybrook and the BSC. It's time for them to say good-bye. But their memories and their friendships will last forever.
Welcome Home, Mary Anne (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #11)
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne's been going through some big changes lately, but when a friend who's facing her own difficulties comes to stay for the summer, can Mary Anne help her cope?
Mary Anne Breaks the Rules (The Baby-Sitters Club, #79)
Ann M. Martin
Hoping to provide a male role model for a new charge whose parents' divorce has him missing his father, Mary Anne invites Logan to accompany her baby-sitting jobs and has a lot of explaining to do when Mrs. Kuhn does not understand.
Stacey vs. the BSC (The Baby-Sitters Club, #83)
Ann M. Martin
Stacey is caught in a loyalty tug-of-war between old friends and new.
Mary Anne and Camp BSC (The Baby-Sitters Club, #86)
Ann M. Martin
Running a day camp with her fellow club members, Mary Anne finds her ideal summer complicated by her father's two-week business trip, rivalries among the young campers, and a sprained ankle.
Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club, #99)
Ann M. Martin
Hired for a week-long baby-sitting job in New York City, Stacey finds her enthusiasm quelled by her boyfriend's strange behavior, and begins to fear that he may be seeing another girl.
Kristy's Worst Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, #100)
Ann M. Martin
In the landmark one-hundredth book in the series, Kristy disbands the club because of a combination of outside pressures and internal tension.
Dawn and the School Spirit War (The Baby-Sitters Club, #84)
Ann M. Martin
Pep rally, a big game...some of the kids are getting too involved in School Spirit Month. They make fun of the people who don't participate.
Kristy and Kidnapper (The Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever #9) (BSC Friends Forever)
Ann M. Martin
When Kristy and her friends head to the nation's capitol for a debate trip, they expect to see some great sites. What they don't expect is to be part of a big mystery involving a kidnapping. . .
Jessi and the Troublemaker (The Baby-Sitters Club, #82)
Ann M. Martin
Danielle's parents are so glad she is home, although still battling leukemia, that they allow the nine-year-old girl to do anything she wants--but she decides to joyride in the family car while Jessi is babysitting for her.
Jessi's Horrible Prank (The Baby-Sitters Club, #75)
Ann M. Martin
Jessi learns a hard lesson about being deliberately cruel to another person when she sings a song mocking Mr. Trout, the shy, geeky teacher who wears a bad toupee.
Maggie: Diary 1 (California Diaries, #3)
Ann M. Martin
Amalia Vargas knows she should feel lucky. She is the band manager for Vanish and her boyfriend is the guitarist, James, a sixteen-year-old high school junior.
James is so into her that he can’t stand for her to be with anyone else. That should be a good thing, but what seemed kind of sweet at first is suddenly getting annoying and even kind of scary.
James’s jealousy doesn’t just mean Amalia can’t see other guys. He doesn’t want her giving her attention to anyone: not her friends, her family, or even a toddler she’s visiting at a shelter.
When you’re thirteen, love can be tricky, but is this the kind of love that Amalia wants, and is it even love at all?
Sunny: Diary 1 (California Diaries, #2)
Ann M. Martin
Unable to cope with the anger and grief she is experiencing in regard to her mother's terminal illness, Sunny cuts school, hangs out at the beach, and considers running away. Original.
Jessi's Big Break (The Baby-Sitters Club, #115)
Ann M. Martin
After a thrilling three-week dance program in New York City, Jessi is invited to join the Dance NY education program full-time. Is she ready to leave Stonybrook and all her friends behind?
Sea City, Here We Come! (Babysitters Club Special, #10)
Ann M. Martin
Every summer the Pikes rent a house right on the ocean in Sea City, New Jersey. And they bring two sitters along to take care of the Pike kids. Only this time, the whole entire Baby-sitters Club is going!
Mary Anne shows Logan all the sites - the beach, the boardwalk, the infamous Tunnel of Luv. Mallory gets asked out on a date (except it's with Stacey's ex-boyfriend!). And Jessi's busy being Sea City's Super Sitter. In fact, the Baby-sitters are having so much fun, no one's noticed that a gigantic hurricane named Bill is headed straight for Sea City!
Claudia and the First Thanksgiving (The Baby-Sitters Club, #91)
Ann M. Martin
Writing a Thanksgiving play for the third-grade class she coaches, Claudia is disappointed when some parents object to her less-than-traditional themes, and she must choose between letting the other kids down or fighting censorship.
Claudia and the World's Cutest Baby (The Baby-Sitters Club, #97)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia's baby cousin is finally here! She's definitely the cutest, sweetest baby ever born. And Claud can't do enough for her. She's spending every spare second at her Aunt Peaches and Uncle Russ's house--bringing gifts, changing the baby, helping with the cooking and the shopping, and, of course, offering Peaches plenty of BSC-tested baby care tips. There is just one problem. After two weeks of Claudia's help, Peaches is acting as if she is mad at Claudia. What could possibly be bothering her?
Mary Anne and the Little Princess (The Baby-Sitters Club, #102)
Ann M. Martin
Hired as the temporary companion to young Victoria Kent, who is distantly in line for the British throne, Mary Anne has trouble getting the girl, who has experienced too many partings, to open up to her.
Happy Holidays, Jessi (The Baby-Sitters Club, #103)
Ann M. Martin
Jessi is filled with holiday excitement. She loves Christmas, and she can't wait for Kwanzaa, when her whole family--including out-of-town relatives--will celebrate together.
But then a terrible accident occurs. Squirt hurts his head in a car crash and is rushed to the hospital. Everyone is relieved to find out that Squirt will be okay. But meanwhile, the stress of the accident has taken its toll on the family.
If holidays are supposed to be about being together, then why is Jessi's family being pulled so far apart?
Stacey McGill, Super Sitter (The Baby-Sitters Club, #94)
Ann M. Martin
Sitting for the Cheplins seems like a dream job to Stacey. The pay is great. One of the kids is diabetic and needs Stacey's help. And even though Mrs. Cheplin keeps giving her lists of things to do, Stacey can leap tall tasks in a single bound. As long as she's being paid so much, she doesn't mind peeling potatoes or licking stamps.
There's only one hitch: Being a super sitter takes up a lot of time and energy. Because of the Cheplins, Stacey is late for BSC meetings and has to bail out on plans with her mother, her boyfriend Robert, and her best friend, Claudia.
Stacey's going to make a small fortune as a super sitter. But is it worth it?
Mary Anne to the Rescue (The Baby-Sitters Club, #109)
Ann M. Martin
Mary-Anne's life is turned upside down when the Club members participate in a scary and intensive first aid class and Logan's parents decide to send him to a boarding school.
Kristy Power! (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #5)
Ann M. Martin
You've gotta fight for your right!
Kristy's at the center of a big school controversy involving a cool teacher and some not-so-cool enemies. Kristy needs all the help she can get--even from Cary Retlin, her archrival.
Kristy and Cary have been spending a lot of time together, since they're supposed to write each other's life stories for school. But the more Kristy knows about Cary, the less she understands him. . .until she sneaks a peek at his journal.
Has Kristy gone too far?
Claudia Makes Up Her Mind (The Baby-Sitters Club, #113)
Ann M. Martin
November is filled with excitement, surprises, and difficult choices for Claudia, Queen of the seventh grade... and no one can make her choices for her.
The Secret Life of Mary Anne Spier (The Baby-Sitters Club, #114)
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne is in big trouble. She's bought loads of Christmas presents--and has no way of paying for them all. Baby-sitting money won't be enough to pay for this mistake.
There's only one thing Mary Anne can do. She can take on a second job. A job that no one can know about. Not Logan. Not Dawn. Not even Mary Anne's father.
Mary Anne's Christmas will be ruined. . .unless he secret life pays off.
Here Come the Bridesmaids! (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #12)
Ann M. Martin
When two weddings give three club members the opportunity to be bridesmaids, Claudia and Dawn excitedly fly out to California to participate in Dawn's father's nuptials, while an enthusiastic Stacey attends Mrs. Barrett in Stoneybrook
Kristy Thomas, Dog Trainer (The Baby-Sitters Club, #118)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy's newest sitting job is challenging. Ten-year-old Erin was recently blinded in an accident and is not ready to rely on people. At the same time, Kristy's family is training a puppy to be a guide dog.
Mary Anne and the Playground Fight (The Baby-Sitters Club, #120)
Ann M. Martin
Stoneybrook is going to have its own playground camp this summer, and six counseling jobs are up for grabs. When nine BSC members apply, the competition heats up to the boiling point! .
Mallory's Christmas Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club, #92)
Ann M. Martin
When her family wins a contest and agrees to have their holiday celebration captured on film, the old-fashioned Christmas Mallory longs for turns into chaos with lights, cameras, and too much action.
Claudia and the Friendship Feud (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #4)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia and Stacey--who used to be best friends--aren't speaking to each other because Claudia thinks Stacey is a liar, a cheat, and a boyfriend-stealer, so Claudia sets out to make new friends. Original.
Mary Anne's Makeover (The Baby-Sitters Club, #60)
Ann M. Martin
The rest of the Baby-sitters are shocked when Mary Anne, tired of being a plain Jane, gets a chic new haircut and a new wardrobe, and their reaction enrages the excited Mary Anne
Dawn's Family Feud (The Baby-Sitters Club, #64)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn can't wait for her little brother Jeff to visit from California. She's sure that Jeff is going to fit right in with the new Schafer-Spier family.Jeff is miserable in Connecticut, though. His old friends have changed, and Mary Anne's dad is trying way too hard to be Jeff's best friend. Dawn hopes that the family trip to Boston will bring everyone together.Ha! Now the Schafers and the Spiers aren't talking at all. Could this mean divorce for the family?
Abby's Un-Valentine (The Baby-Sitters Club, #127)
Ann M. Martin
Valentine's Day is Abby's least favorite holiday. Mushy stuff like valentines, red hearts, and a school dance turn her into a Valentine's Scrooge. When Ross Brown, a perfectly nice guy in Abby's English class, invites her to the dance, Abby tries to set him up with her twin sister, Anna.
Dawn and the We Love Kids Club (The Baby-Sitters Club, #72)
Ann M. Martin
Dawn's California baby-sitting club is perfect for her. The We Love Kids Club holds informal meetings, they eat healthy snacks, and they don't keep records. And now, after being interviewed by the local newspaper and TV station, the We Love Kids Club is famous!But fame is not easy for Dawn and her friends. Their laid-back club is swamped with business. And Dawn's father has just sprung a gigantic - and awful - surprise on her.Dawn thought that moving back to California was going to be a good thing. But now there's not one good thing about it.
Stacey and the Cheerleaders (The Baby-Sitters Club, #70)
Ann M. Martin
When Stacey begins dating Robert, she finds herself among the school's popular crowd--made up of jocks and cheerleaders--and the other members of the Baby-sitters club worry that they will lose her friendship
Mary Anne's Big Breakup (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #3)
Ann M. Martin
More than 100 stories after meeting Logan, Mary Anne is ready for a change. And she's about to find out that breaking up is hard to do. Martin's classic series is going in a new direction with a new look and new focus on the four characters who started it all.
Mary Anne and the Memory Garden (The Baby-Sitters Club, #93)
Ann M. Martin
After a fun winter break, Mary Anne is glad to be back at SMS. She's excited about her English project, and optimistic about the weeks ahead.
Nothing could have prepared Mary Anne for the awful news that Amelia Freeman, a friend and a partner on her English project has suddenly died.
Everyone at school is shocked and saddened. Gradually the other kids recover. But Mary Anne only feels worse. If only she could do something for Amelia. . .
Kristy for President (The Baby-Sitters Club, #53)
Ann M. Martin
Kristy's not too happy with some things at Stoneybrook Middle School. The hot lunches, for example, look like dog food. And Kristy's class has to perform Mary Poppins for their annual play. How babyish can you get?
What the eighth grade really needs is a new class president. Someone who is organized and has great ideas. Someone like - Kristy!
But can Kristy coach a softball team, get straight A's, baby-sit, run the BSC, and be president? The Baby-sitters are about to find out!
Don't Give Up, Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club, #108)
Ann M. Martin
Mallory is delighted when the subject of the new Short Takes class turns out to be children's literature, but she is bitterly disappointed by the new young teacher, Mr. Cobb, who unintentionally favors the boys in the class, until Mallory decides to stand up for her rights. Original.
Get Well Soon, Mallory! (The Baby-Sitters Club, #69)
Ann M. Martin
Mallory comes down with mono and her parents make her quit the Baby-Sitters Club.
Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club, #117)
Ann M. Martin
In one of the strongest Babysitters Club books ever, the club must deal with a client who is abusive toward his children. Ann M. Martin addresses a difficult and important topic in her characteristic sensitive and informed style.
Kristy's Big News (Baby-Sitters Club Friends Forever, #1)
Ann M. Martin
It's a bridesmaid surprise!
Kristy's father left her family when she was little. Now, years later, he's called with some surprising news: He's getting married! Kristy and her brothers Sam and Charlie must head to California for the wedding--and to meet their new stepmom. Kristy doesn't know what to expect. It's been a long time since she's seen her father. And now she's supposed to be his bridesmaid!
What will Kristy do?
Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club, #111)
Ann M. Martin
Despite her busy fall schedule, Stacey takes on the project of helping the fashion clueless newcomer Tess to become better educated about clothing and makeup, but the well-meaning baby-sitter is soon frustrated by Tess's resistance.
Jessi and the Bad Baby-sitter (The Baby-Sitters Club, #68)
Ann M. Martin
With Dawn in California and Mallory out sick, the Baby-sitters Club must recruit a new member, but the girls begin to wonder if the new girl they have selected fits the bill.
Kristy in Charge (The Baby-Sitters Club, #122)
Ann M. Martin
Back-to-school brings an exciting new challenge for Kristy. She's been selected to be a teacher for a week! Team-teaching a gym class with her arch rival, Cary Retlin, Kristy learns a few lessons she never knew she needed.
Kristy and the Sister War (The Baby-Sitters Club, #112)
Ann M. Martin
When Kristy gets a regular sitting job at the Kilbourne house, she has to wonder: Doesn't Shannon Kilbourne, associate member of the BSC have time to take care of her own sisters? The answer, unfortunately, is "no." Shannon is too busy to deal with her sisters. But they will not be ignored.
First, Tiffany and Maria try to help Shannon--by "cleaning" her room and "correcting" her algebra homework. When this doesn't work, Tiffany and Maria decide to make Shannon's life harder. Can Kristy manage to forge a truce--or will the Sister War rage out of control?
Mind Your Own Business, Kristy! (The Baby-Sitters Club, #107)
Ann M. Martin
Asking her older brother Charlie to train her softball team over spring break, Kristy is convinced that Charlie is a great coach, until he meets Angelica and is no longer able to pay attention to the kids.
Stacey the Math Whiz (The Baby-Sitters Club, #105)
Ann M. Martin
Joining the Mathletes and feeling confident after her first math meet triumph, Stacey is troubled when her father gets tickets to a huge rock concert on the same night of the Mathletes championship.
Baby-sitters' European Vacation (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #15)
Ann M. Martin
The members of the Baby-sitters Club--Kristy, Abby, Mal, Jessi, and Stacey--tour London and Paris with some side trips along the way in a super special edition that comes packaged with three friendship rings. Original.
BSC in the USA (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special, #14)
Ann M. Martin
In two RVs driven by Dawn's dad and Kristy's stepdad, the members of the Baby-sitters Club, rejoined by an exuberant Dawn, take a fun-filled, cross-country trip from Connecticut to California. Original.
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