Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, #1)
Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, #1)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Stoneybrook, Connecticut • 1980s
1995
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
Kristy's Great Idea by Ann M. Martin initiates the Baby-Sitters Club series, where Kristy Thomas formulates a plan to organize a club offering babysitting services. As friendships form and grow among Kristy and her friends, they navigate personal challenges and teamwork in their middle-school lives.
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Ann M. Martin’s Kristy's Great Idea is praised for its relatable characters and engaging storytelling, making it a hit among young readers. The book captures friendship dynamics, fostering a sense of nostalgia for adult readers. However, some critics find the plot simplistic and feel it lacks depth. Despite this, the charm and accessibility make it a beloved series starter.
Who Should Read Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, #1)?
Readers who enjoy Kristy's Great Idea by Ann M. Martin are typically preteens and teens who relish relatable stories about friendship, problem-solving, and growing up. Similar to fans of Anne of Green Gables and Ramona Quimby, Age 8, these readers appreciate engaging, character-driven narratives that explore everyday challenges with warmth and humor.
37,817 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Kristy's Great Idea is the first book in the The Baby-Sitters Club series, which has sold over 176 million copies worldwide, becoming a significant icon in children's literature.
The character of Kristy Thomas, introduced in this book, was based on Ann M. Martin's best friend from childhood, and Kristy's entrepreneurial spirit mirrors Martin's own creative drive as a writer.
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Ann M. Martin initially wrote Kristy's Great Idea on a typewriter, reflecting the 1980s era of authorship before the widespread use of personal computers.
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153
Novel • Fiction
Stoneybrook, Connecticut • 1980s
1995
8-12 years
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