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A review by ralbert89
Claudia and Mean Janine by Raina Telgemeier
5.0
I've enjoyed re-reading all the Babysitters Club books (or at least, all that are available) in graphic novel form, but this one really had the most impact. I remember reading the original Claudia and Mean Janine many years ago when the BSC was my favourite series, and it was always a book that stood out to me. It touches on so many sensitive but very relevant topics, especially sibling rivalry. I really liked how Raina Telgemeier succeeded in bringing Janine's character to life and really letting us see her struggle within the family, even when the focus of the story was on Claudia and her perspective.
I also loved how the book dealt with a very emotional topic for a younger audience. In this book, Claudia's grandmother Mimi suffers a stroke and initially loses all ability to speak or move. It is a pretty heavy topic for kids, and I remember it having a strong impact when I first read the original book as a kid. It is dealt with in a very age-appropriate way, and I like how it also tied into the Claudia-Janine conflict.
I also loved how the book dealt with a very emotional topic for a younger audience. In this book, Claudia's grandmother Mimi suffers a stroke and initially loses all ability to speak or move. It is a pretty heavy topic for kids, and I remember it having a strong impact when I first read the original book as a kid. It is dealt with in a very age-appropriate way, and I like how it also tied into the Claudia-Janine conflict.