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Karen's Grandmothers: A Graphic Novel (Baby-sitters Little Sister #9)

By Ann M. Martin
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When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows—five! Karen thinks that this is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different! Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music, and she teaches Karen funny dances, like the... Read More
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When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows—five! Karen thinks that this is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different!

Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music, and she teaches Karen funny dances, like the foxtrot. Are five grandmothers too many for Karen?

Karen's Grandmothers: A Graphic Novel (Baby-sitters Little Sister #9) offers a delightful exploration of family, fun, and what it means to have a uniquely diverse group of elders in one's life.

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ISBN: 9781761529719

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by D K Yingst

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

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