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Boy-Crazy Stacey by Ann M. Martin

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eggjen's review against another edition

4.0

I loved the original series as a kid so it's been fun to share these graphic novel adaptations with my 10 year old. This one was well done. Makes me want to dig up all the old super specials. I love when the babysitters go on vacation.

sam_writes_stuff's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

I was a HUGE BSC girl growing up and it has been fun to relive these classic stories through an updated lens. Much of the dialogue in "Boy Crazy Stacey" (and the other BSC graphic novels I have read so far) is pulled directly from the original book and it is clear the updates made are handled with care, making this series the ultimate love letter to the original books.

This particular book wasn't my favorite as a kid and isn't as an adult, though it was nice to see Mary Anne show maturity by communicating her concerns to Stacey in a healthy way.

emjayreads's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted 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? Yes

harleyrae's review against another edition

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4.0

These are always cute little reads! Glad I was able to continue on!

gracepizza40's review against another edition

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2.0

Stacey is pretty annoying in this book. I feel like in this book, the characters didn't have any character. They were just talking, being funny, and doing things (this book was pretty short and had a small, boring plot). In the Gale Galligan adaptations (particularly this one), I also noticed that the characters have exaggerated expressions a lot, especially when there is a sad moment or when something big happens. They have to make the moment funny so it won't be too sad, maybe. That kind of style (cartoon animation) is very common in more modern books. I like Raina Telegmeier's adaptation of the series because the characters have more personalities and they aren't trying to have a reaction all the time. There are so many more things the author could have done to this book to make it better.

myriadreads's review against another edition

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5.0

I'm so here for this whole series of graphic novel adaptations. All the fun of the original series, but more concise and with expressive, delightful illustrations. Love!

raesock's review against another edition

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4.0

This was my favorite of the Baby-Sitters Club books when I was a kid and so I had to read the graphic novel version. It did not disappoint! I read the original so many times, it hit a ton of the details I loved while putting a new twist on it. I'm probably going to read some more of these for the nostalgia.