Part of The Baby-Sitters Club, book 1
First published 2020
Kristy Thomas gets a brilliant idea. She wants to start a babysitting club with her friends Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey. The plan seems perfect. They can make money, hang out together, and do work they actually enjoy. But running their new business proves tougher than expected. Prank phone calls disrupt their meetings. Difficult toddlers refuse to behave. Wild animals create chaos. Some clients even lie to them about basic details. Each challenge tests whether the four friends can keep their club alive. Kristy discovers that her great idea will transform not just how she spends her time, but her entire world. The girls must decide if they can handle the pressure and responsibility. Their friendship becomes the key to making everything work.
Genres: family-life, friendship, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, friendship
Period: 20th-century
153 pages · Paperback · Scholastic