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3.99 AVERAGE
My favorite part of this second installment is the fact that we learned more Stacey's past, and that a conflict was successfully resolved in the present. Only good things for the girls for the future.
I love Raina Telgemeier's art style so when I heard that she had released a graphic novel version of the Babysitters' Club books, they immediately went on my to-read list. I spent plenty of summers devouring all the BSC books I could get my hands on from my local library, so there is definitely a high level of nostalgia here in how much I enjoyed this book. The graphic novel is a perfect adaption, the right mix between babysitting; dealing with the new rival club; and Stacey's issues with her diabetes. I look forward to seeing how Raina continues to adapt the series.
The graphic novel version is like the original. The best parts of the books- friendship, a business sense, setting goals, being responsible, and using creativity- are still relevant today.
I plan to buy as many of this new version as the publisher will crank out! (Hopefully at least the first 35, but I'd buy all 131.)
I plan to buy as many of this new version as the publisher will crank out! (Hopefully at least the first 35, but I'd buy all 131.)
The kid I've even kind of baby sat for was my kid cousin (her parents were there I was just watching her) but I love these books!
Another absolute gem of a graphic novel adaptation of one of my all-time favorite BSC books, [b:The Truth About Stacey|844940|The Truth About Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club, #3)|Ann M. Martin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390193161l/844940._SX50_.jpg|2653442]! Raina's art captures the drama, angst, humor, and heart of both storylines: the BSC facing competition from a rival baby-sitting business, and Stacey's parents dragging her back to NYC to undergo tests from a fad doctor she doesn't trust - not to mention staying with her ex-best friend, Laine, who abandoned her when she got sick.
Random Observations
This is a highly faithful adaptation of book 3; however, we know they're making editorial choices, because they skipped book 2 entirely. [b:Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls|290503|Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-sitters Club, #2)|Ann M. Martin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388901660l/290503._SX50_.jpg|2227698] is not a bad one to skip, really, since it's sort of a goofy one-off, it's one of the spooky/mystery books that are not everyone's cup of tea, and it relies heavily on outdated phone technology. Then again, maybe Raina was just bored by it and more excited to get to The Truth About Stacey, which is definitely a stronger and more character-driven book. And Claudia and Mean Janine, book 7 in the original series (but book 4 in the comics), is a stronger story for Claudia.
The coloring by Braden Lamb is vibrant and fun, especially the outfits and interiors. There are a few coloring gaffes, however, most notably when a giant crayon is referred to as red in the dialogue but colored green.
I love how on-brand all the characters' Kid-Kits are.
Raina casually reveals her superfandom with some deep cuts in the visual details, such as Flashback!Stacey's princess room and Claudia's "under the sea" theme Kid-Kit.
Random Observations
This is a highly faithful adaptation of book 3; however, we know they're making editorial choices, because they skipped book 2 entirely. [b:Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls|290503|Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-sitters Club, #2)|Ann M. Martin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388901660l/290503._SX50_.jpg|2227698] is not a bad one to skip, really, since it's sort of a goofy one-off, it's one of the spooky/mystery books that are not everyone's cup of tea, and it relies heavily on outdated phone technology. Then again, maybe Raina was just bored by it and more excited to get to The Truth About Stacey, which is definitely a stronger and more character-driven book. And Claudia and Mean Janine, book 7 in the original series (but book 4 in the comics), is a stronger story for Claudia.
The coloring by Braden Lamb is vibrant and fun, especially the outfits and interiors. There are a few coloring gaffes, however, most notably when a giant crayon is referred to as red in the dialogue but colored green.
I love how on-brand all the characters' Kid-Kits are.
Raina casually reveals her superfandom with some deep cuts in the visual details, such as Flashback!Stacey's princess room and Claudia's "under the sea" theme Kid-Kit.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I remember enjoying the books as a kid, but not overly so. I dont think I owned any, just got them from friends or the library every so often.
This is an amazing update. The artwork is fresh, the telling does not feel at all dated, and I wanted to read more.
I did not read #1, I just grabbed this off the library shelf. I didnt feel lost (partially because of what I remembered) but mostly because the story is pretty self contained. You can follow along really well without much help.
Great middle grade graphic novel.
This is an amazing update. The artwork is fresh, the telling does not feel at all dated, and I wanted to read more.
I did not read #1, I just grabbed this off the library shelf. I didnt feel lost (partially because of what I remembered) but mostly because the story is pretty self contained. You can follow along really well without much help.
Great middle grade graphic novel.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes