Kristy's Great Idea

Name: Kristy's Great Idea
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9780545813877
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By Ann M. Martin

Series: Baby-Sitters Club

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Summary

Kristy's Great Idea introduces readers to four friends who start a babysitting club as a way to work together, earn money, and tackle the challenges of being responsible teenagers. Set in the town of Stoneybrook, this children's book highlights friendship, teamwork, and problem-solving as the girls embark on various babysitting adventures and navigate their personal lives. Suitable for young readers, the story captures the excitement and creativity of starting a new venture.
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Kristy's Great Idea introduces us to Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, who are not just best friends but also the founding members of The Baby-Sitters Club.

Whether it's cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbours, or prank calls—these friends can be counted on to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets.

But no matter what challenges they face, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.

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Kristy's Great Idea is well-received, with reviews praising its energetic illustrations that capture the characters' personalities vividly. The artwork is described as crisp and effective, making the story both unique and engaging for readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780545813877

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

Illustrated by Raina Telgemeier

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

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.
Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, and is the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit her online at goraina.com.

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