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BSCG 13: Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery

By Ann M. Martin
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BSCG 13: Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery by Ann M. Martin is a delightful children's book that revolves around Mary Anne's encounter with a mysterious chain letter and the ensuing series of unlucky events. As she and the Babysitters Club try to unravel the mystery behind the letter, themes of friendship and courage come to the forefront. This engaging tale blends suspense and fun, capturing young readers' imaginations without revealing all the secrets.
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A LATEST BSC GRAPHIC NOVEL! Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in the Baby-sitters Club. What kind of spooky thing will happen next with Halloween coming up? Then she finds a bad-luck charm who sent the charm? And why did they send it?

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Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in the Baby-sitters Club.

With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne's even more worried — what kind of spooky thing will happen next?

Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says ... or else. Mary Anne has to follow the note's instructions.

But who sent the charm? And why did they send it to Mary Anne? The BSC might never see an end to their bad luck if they don’t solve this mystery soon!

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Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery, part of the Baby-sitters Club series, has received positive acclaim for its graphic novel adaptation. Reviewers praise its engaging storytelling and faithful depiction of the original series, with remarks highlighting it as crisp, unique, and accessible for both new and longtime fans. The adaptation successfully brings the beloved characters to life, appealing to a wide audience of young readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338616101

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Cynthia Yuan Cheng
  • Illustrated by Cynthia Yuan Cheng

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 176

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Ann M. Martin Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Young Adult

About the Author

Cynthia Yuan Cheng is an illustrator and cartoonist who creates funny, bittersweet stories centered on connection, identity, and belonging. When not at a desk, you can find Cynthia laughing at manga or eating a good meal with friends. Cynthia lives in Los Angeles. Stop by for a visit at cynthiaycheng.com.
Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More with Paula Danziger. Ann lives in upstate New York.

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