Karen's Worst Day (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #3)

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By Ann Martin

Series: BSLS

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Karen's Worst Day (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #3) by Ann Martin follows Karen Brewer as she navigates a particularly challenging day. Everything seems to go wrong, from a bad haircut to an argument with a friend, leading her to believe it's one of her worst days. However, Karen learns important lessons about resilience and friendship, making the day a growing experience.
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Karen's Worst Day (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #3)

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Karen is having a terrible day. Her favourite jeans are missing, there’s no prize in the Crunch-O cereal box, and Boo-Boo the cat won’t play with her. She even gets punished and sent to her room! Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck just won’t go away. Will this be the worst day ever?

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Karen is having a terrible day. Her favourite jeans are missing, there’s no prize in the Crunch-O cereal box, and Boo-Boo the cat won’t play with her. She even gets punished and sent to her room!

Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck just won’t go away. Will this be the worst day ever?

Discover the ups and downs of Karen's challenging day in Karen's Worst Day (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #3) by Ann M. Martin.

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Karen's Worst Day by Ann Martin is appreciated by readers for its relatable portrayal of a young girl's struggles and resilience. The book is commended for its engaging storytelling and the way it tackles everyday challenges that children face. Young readers and parents alike find it both entertaining and insightful, offering lessons in overcoming obstacles with a positive attitude.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761127694

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 112

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