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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Review: Kristy's Great Idea

Title Kristy's Great Idea (Baby-Sitter's Club GN #1)
By Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier
Genre Middle Grade Graphic Novel
Format Print
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 Synopsis
When Kristy and her friends decide to start a baby sitting club they make friends with Stacey and get her to join. Things are going great with the club but Stacey seems to be hiding something and Kristy, upset that her mom is dating a new man, wants to know what it is.


First Sentence

 Guys, I was such a Baby-Sitters Club nut growing up. I loved the books and read as many as I could get my hands on.  When I found out that Raina Telgemeier was doing graphic novels I almost cried. I bought the first one and had been saving it for the readathon. I'm so glad Dewy's 24 Hour Readathon decided to do a reverse readathon in July because there was no way I was holding back till October.

Bringing together these fun stories with Telgemeier's art was genius. It was so fun taking a trip down memory lane. I obviously don't remember the books, since it's been so long, but this brought back memories and all the feels and I loved it.

I'm just so thrilled that a new generation of young readers will get to enjoy these in graphic novel form. It makes my heart so happy!

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18 comments:

  1. Lark July 31, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    I think these books would be really good as graphic novels! And how fun to get a chance to revisit a favorite childhood memory. :)

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    1. JennyJuly 31, 2018 at 9:46 PM

      It was a blast and totally worked as a GN.

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  2. SusanJuly 31, 2018 at 3:37 PM

    The kids at my daughter's elementary school grab up ANYTHING by Telgemeier. My daughter especially likes the Babysitter Club graphic novels, which is funny because I don't remember being into the series at all when I was a kid.

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    1. JennyJuly 31, 2018 at 9:46 PM

      I was obsessed. I’m glad she’s liking them.

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  3. MelodyJuly 31, 2018 at 5:40 PM

    I love Telgemeier's works. I didn't know about this one so thanks for sharing it.

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    1. JennyJuly 31, 2018 at 9:46 PM

      I’m ecstatic that she’s the one who is doing these.

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  4. KamiJuly 31, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    I never got into the Babysitter Club books, but I should try the graphic novels. I love Telgemeier's books!

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    1. JennyJuly 31, 2018 at 9:47 PM

      I think you’ll like them this way. There condensed.

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  5. GregJuly 31, 2018 at 11:20 PM

    It is nice that kids will be able to experience these now in GN form!

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  6. Erica RobynAugust 1, 2018 at 4:26 AM

    Oh my goodness!!! I need to check this out! I loved this series!

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  7. Kimberly @ Midnight Book GirlAugust 1, 2018 at 5:12 AM

    I also LOVED the Babysitter's Club books. I'll have to check out the graphic novels. So glad you enjoyed it!

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    1. JennyAugust 1, 2018 at 3:21 PM

      You should. It was fun. Can’t wait to try the others.

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  8. JennReneeAugust 1, 2018 at 6:23 AM

    This sounds adorable. I never read any of the series but I had tons of friend who did and loved them. I am always on the lookout for new graphic novels. I will need to check this one out.

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    1. JennyAugust 1, 2018 at 3:21 PM

      It’s a great condensed version of the original.

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  9. Jen | Book DenAugust 1, 2018 at 6:31 PM

    Aw, I love the Babysitters Club so much!! Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls is one of my favorite sequels of all time so you can't stop at book 1. LOL. I miss those girls.

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