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barbarianlibarian's review
3.0
i didn't even know these existed until i came across them while looking for something else at the library. it was a cute way to flash back to the favorite series of my youth. while i don't remember the plot points very well, the storyline is pretty predictable, but there was still enough going on to keep me entertained. liked the art too
evaseyler's review
I never read Babysitters Club books as a kid (I don't know that I wasn't *allowed* to per se, but the uber girly covers always made me roll my eyes so I never asked if I could), but when my 11yo brought this home from the library, I was pleasantly surprised. She really loves graphic novels, as she struggles to read, and I think we both really enjoyed this story. Looking forward to reading the others we checked out!
isa1864's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
carolinerosereads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
devynreadsnovels's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Bullying
catwhisperflubbs's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
great way to spread diabetes awareness
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
sierra_color's review
4.0
KkI didn't give this one five stars because I really didn't like the ending, or the way the parents element was handled. I felt like the behavior of the parents (aka doctor hopping) wasn't really handled well. Yes, it got solved in the end, but I do wish Stacey had said more about how this makes her feel, and had stood up to her parents more.
I do understand that this book was written WAY before certain tragedies, and that things in the time period of this book were WAY different. So I am looking at this through a modern lense, like I do with a lot of these books, and while I love all of the graphic novel adaptions (or at least the ones I've read so far) of the baby sitters club, I do have one criticism, I feel like sometimes the hurtful behavior of the parents isn't properly called out. That's just my opinion though, other than that the series is a wonderful read.
I do understand that this book was written WAY before certain tragedies, and that things in the time period of this book were WAY different. So I am looking at this through a modern lense, like I do with a lot of these books, and while I love all of the graphic novel adaptions (or at least the ones I've read so far) of the baby sitters club, I do have one criticism, I feel like sometimes the hurtful behavior of the parents isn't properly called out. That's just my opinion though, other than that the series is a wonderful read.
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This was very good. I like these girls and their adventures and challenges!