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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I didn't have that much of an opinion of Stacey because I hadn't read any of her stories and I've already read 2 books after she leaves the BSC. She's a typical pretty girl who dresses nicely and all the boys drool all over her. I can't relate to her at all and her only issue is that's she diabetic. It's a medical condition but it's not a personality flaw. It was interesting to read from her perspective and learn more about her. The book focuses on how a rival babysitting club is stealing all their customers and rivaling their hours. It's run by disinterested high schoolers who end up smoking and ignoring the children on duty! It's nice when the series focuses on real issues instead of just petty fights within the club. It was a nice addition and I'd like to see if I can like Stacey more as I progress through the series.
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I enjoyed this a lot more than the first instalment. I think they’ve tackled the topic of diabetes well in terms of a teenage wanting to take ownership over their conditions and also the potential social impacts of the condition. I really like Stacey as a character and find her more mature than the other girls plus Jaime is an absolutely adorable child. I’ll probably keep reading these just for a light, quick read
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love seeing the illustration style of these stories by Raina Telgemeir. The stories are simple yet sweet, without any need for new tech to make the novel more drama-filled and complicated. Each book has a simple message, and I would recommend this for anybody who wants to read a chill and relaxing graphic novel where nothing crazy happens or for someone who has an afternoon to be lazy with.
This book really dives into Stacey's backstory and makes you care about the characters. The rival with the Babysitter's Agency is fun and relatable.
me gusta como tratan una enfermedad como la diabetes, es decir, es un cuento para niños y lo tratan de una manera que los mas pequeños lo entiendan
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funny
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medium-paced
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
I know that I'm going into this with a Diabetic's mindset, so bear with me.
The baby-sitting story is good. I think they deal with what it means to be a good baby sitter and they touch on responsibility and doing what's good. I liked that.
However, everything with Stacy and her being diabetic was cringe-worthy and a huge fail on an opportunity to educate. They make it seem like Stacy can NEVER eat sugar and that she will basically die if she does (which is completely untrue). Her parents are way too over-bearing and not in an understanding way, just a crazy way. I also am upset that they never take the time to mention Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. They kept saying "If you eat healthy and give insulin injections every day, you will be okay" and that is WAY too oversimplified. I realize this is a book for kids, but COME ON. I would have been terrified when I was 7 and found out I was diabetic then read this book.
I'm curious to read the original book to see if they do a better job of describing what Stacy is going through and if they just simplified it for the graphic novel.
The baby-sitting story is good. I think they deal with what it means to be a good baby sitter and they touch on responsibility and doing what's good. I liked that.
However, everything with Stacy and her being diabetic was cringe-worthy and a huge fail on an opportunity to educate. They make it seem like Stacy can NEVER eat sugar and that she will basically die if she does (which is completely untrue). Her parents are way too over-bearing and not in an understanding way, just a crazy way. I also am upset that they never take the time to mention Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. They kept saying "If you eat healthy and give insulin injections every day, you will be okay" and that is WAY too oversimplified. I realize this is a book for kids, but COME ON. I would have been terrified when I was 7 and found out I was diabetic then read this book.
I'm curious to read the original book to see if they do a better job of describing what Stacy is going through and if they just simplified it for the graphic novel.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot