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seejennread's review against another edition
2.0
Okay, I really didn't like this book. The basic plot is okay: some older girls set up a rival babysitting club and start getting all the BSC's business. The BSC'ers are p.o.'d and try all kinds of drastic things to keep their clients. (Housekeeping? No thank you!) Turns out these new, older girls are crappy babysitters (watching TV! Gasp! And not paying attention to the kids, letting boys come over, smoking etc...) so the BSC'ers have nothing to worry about.
It's the sub-plot with Stacey that I have a big problem with. What's "The Truth About Stacey"? She's diabetic. Duh, we already knew that way back in book 1. They should have had her be "on a diet" in book 1, maybe a little fainting spell in book 2 and THEN tell us she's diabetic in this one. I find it really hard to believe that her parents didn't tell their close friends & the parents of their daughter's BFF why she was so sick and ultimately why they were moving! I don't care if it is 1986, it just doesn't make sense! And I always thought Laine was a stuck-up snob anyway, so I double didn't like this plot. ;)
And the other reason I didn't like this book? No "What Claudia is Wearing"!! None! *big sad face* Not even a "What Stacey is Wearing"....I'm very disappointed. So I made my own. :D Presenting, the first ever and probably not the last, "What Claudia Should Have Been Wearing":
Claudia was wearing a black tank dress with a sheer black zebra print dress over it and purple tie-dye leggings. She had on her favorite hi-tops: hot pink with lime green trim. Claudia was all about the accessories today: a pink leopard print scarf, Swatch watch, sunglasses and lip earrings. She also had on a bunch of different bangles and was carrying a bag she had made last spring, a white tote with big, orange fake flowers glued all over it. Very Claudia.
And there you have it! :) Did you enjoy it? I hope so, because I did!
Blogged: SeeJennRead
It's the sub-plot with Stacey that I have a big problem with. What's "The Truth About Stacey"? She's diabetic. Duh, we already knew that way back in book 1. They should have had her be "on a diet" in book 1, maybe a little fainting spell in book 2 and THEN tell us she's diabetic in this one. I find it really hard to believe that her parents didn't tell their close friends & the parents of their daughter's BFF why she was so sick and ultimately why they were moving! I don't care if it is 1986, it just doesn't make sense! And I always thought Laine was a stuck-up snob anyway, so I double didn't like this plot. ;)
And the other reason I didn't like this book? No "What Claudia is Wearing"!! None! *big sad face* Not even a "What Stacey is Wearing"....I'm very disappointed. So I made my own. :D Presenting, the first ever and probably not the last, "What Claudia Should Have Been Wearing":
Claudia was wearing a black tank dress with a sheer black zebra print dress over it and purple tie-dye leggings. She had on her favorite hi-tops: hot pink with lime green trim. Claudia was all about the accessories today: a pink leopard print scarf, Swatch watch, sunglasses and lip earrings. She also had on a bunch of different bangles and was carrying a bag she had made last spring, a white tote with big, orange fake flowers glued all over it. Very Claudia.
And there you have it! :) Did you enjoy it? I hope so, because I did!
Blogged: SeeJennRead
clairewrobel's review
4.0
I really liked the drama in this one! I was excited to see how the BSC would handle the new competition of the Babysitters Agency. This book also talked about responsibility, bravery, and forgiveness.
aliterarylion's review against another edition
4.0
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.
meegreads's review
4.0
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
literaturepirate's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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.
iamthelizardqueen's review
5.0
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.
liastrange's review
4.0
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