Graphic Novel Review: Claudia and the Bad Joke

Practical jokes start sweeping through Stoneybrook and the baby-sitters are NOT amused. Especially after Claudia falls off a swing and breaks her leg. She can't help wondering what would have happened if she had broken her arm instead. Could this accident change her mind about being in the club?

My Thoughts: I've never been a fan of practical jokes - I would not have been as patient as these baby-sitters. I don't blame Claudia for second-guessing her choice, but obviously the club would not be the same without her. I love reading these stories again. I'm so happy they've caught the attention of another generation of readers.

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: A must have series for your school and public libraries. 

 

Book Tok: Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery

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Series Review: Baby-Sitters' Club

As I read several of these books in fifth grade, I was super excited to learn about this series. I couldn't wait to watch it - and I wasn't disappointed.

Spoiler: it was PERFECT

It was a modern day adaptation, but it kept the phone line. Obviously you have to have the phone line for the meetings.

I loved seeing the character stories I remember from the books - even if they were very different (the camp stories). But I love the updates.

Things I Loved:

ALL the Inclusivity

Friendships

Family

Mistakes

Protest

Babysitting Moments

Boys

The sister moment(s)

Talking about the internment camps

Mimi

Watson

The Parent Trap Dance

Karen's Creepiness 

That Clueless Reference!

The casting was Really Well Done.

I honestly wouldn't change a thing about this series. It captured the heart of the book series.

When does Season 2 come out?

Fun Fact: Author and Editor David Levithan worked as a book consultant for the show.