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When Kristy Thomas has a great idea to form a BABYSITTERS CLUB
- a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends - she has
no idea how much the club will change everything.
Crank calls, uncontrollable toddlers, wild pets, untruthful clients
.…
Why read it?
1 author picked Kristy's Great Idea as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
While I absolutely love the recent graphic novel series, I have to give some major props to the OG Baby-sitter’s Club. These books are the perfect length to devour on a lazy Sunday afternoon. With so many adventures to choose from as each member of the group gets to play narrator, it’s impossible to not feel like a fellow babysitter handing out club flyers or herding little kids into softball teams. You may even find yourself making your very own kid kit at home and filling up a box with puzzles and games to play with the neighbor’s cat.…
From Kit's list on The best middle grade books featuring radical and epic friend groups.
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