First published 2017
Dawn Schafer has just joined The Baby-sitters Club after moving from California to Stoneybrook. She eagerly accepts her first major assignment, but the Barrett family proves overwhelming. The house remains perpetually messy, the three Barrett children refuse to behave, and Mrs. Barrett consistently breaks her promises to Dawn. Meanwhile, Dawn struggles to connect with Kristy, one of the other club members, creating additional tension within the group. As Dawn navigates the chaos of the Barrett household and tries to establish her place in the club, she begins questioning whether joining was the right decision. The story explores Dawn's challenges fitting into her new community while dealing with an impossible babysitting situation. This fifth installment in the graphic novel series tackles themes of divorce and blended families alongside Dawn's personal journey of belonging.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: California, Stoneybrook
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
160 pages · Paperback · Scholastic