Books in series
#1
Karen's Witch
1988
Karen Brewer's imagination gets the best of her when she decides that her neighbor, Mrs. Porter—who has wild grey hair, wears black robes, and has a garden full of mysterious herbs—must be a witch and investigates the situation
#2
Karen's Roller Skates
1988
Six-year-old Karen breaks her wrist while showing off her roller-skating expertise and then creates a little excitement by getting everybody to sign her cast.
#3
Karen's Worst Day
1989
Karen's bad day begins when she falls out of bed and ends with her in tears so she is only mildly surprised to find she holds a family record for bad things happening in one day
#4
Karen's Kittycat Club
1989
Karen forms her own club with her friend Hannie, and although the girls enjoy having their own social group, they soon find that hurt feelings and battling egos are all part of the dues
#5
Karen's School Picture
1989
Karen has to get glasses—two pairs! One pair for reading and one for all the time. Karen does not want glasses. Her school pictures are going to be taken soon! But Karen has to... so she picks out some pretty pink and blue ones. Karen thinks she looks very grown-up. Then Yicky Ricky at school calls her Four-eyes. If Karen wears her glasses for the picture, Ricky will make fun of her. But Karen's not a wimp! Glasses or no glasses—that Ricky is going to get it.
#6
Karen's Little Sister
1989
Everybody used to love Karen. She was cute. She was the littlest sister. But now baby Emily is in their family, and Karen feels left out.
Then Emily gets sick and everybody has to take care of her. Even Karen. And that's when Karen finds out being a big sister is the most fun of all!
#7
Karen's Birthday
1990
With her birthday only days away, Karen crosses her fingers in hope that her divorced parents will lay aside old grudges and come together to help her celebrate
#8
Karen's Haircut
1990
Karen feels like an ugly duckling. Her baby teeth are all falling out, and she has to wear glasses, too! Karen needs a new haircut to make her look glamorous.
But the beauty parlor lady cuts Karen's hair all wrong. Now she's uglier than ever! What will all the kids at school say?
#9
Karen's Sleepover
1990
Karen's having her first sleepover ever! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, try on makeup, and raid the refrigerator.
But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight. Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl comes instead, and she is no fun! What will Karen do now?
#10
Karen's Grandmothers
1990
Karen eagerly signs up for a class project to "adopt" a grandmother, but her foster grandma, Mrs. Barnard, along with her real grandparents becomes too much to handle until Karen comes up with a great idea involving a lonely friend
#11
Karen's Prize
1990
Karen becomes increasingly conceited and self-satisfied as she wins her way to the state spelling championship, where she quickly learns a lesson about good sportsmanship
#12
Karen's Ghost
1990
Karen has always believed that the ghost of her great grandfather lives in the attic, and with the approach of Halloween, she becomes frightened that he will throw a party for himself on All Souls' Day
#13
Karen's Surprise
1990
From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation! Gobble, gobble!Yea! Ms. Colman’s class is putting on a Thanksgiving play. Karen wants to be the star, of course. But Karen is given the worst part of all—the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a fat brown suit. Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!
#14
Karen's New Year
1991
Karen the spyFor New Year's Eve, Karen thinks everyone should make a promise. Hannie is going to stop biting her nails. Kristy promises not to talk to her boyfriend on the phone so much. And Karen makes the most promises of all - nine!
But pretty soon, everyone starts breaking their promises. And her brothers and sisters are calling Karen a spy!
Poor Karen. Why is everyone being bad except her?
#15
Karen's in Love
1991
Former foes Karen and Ricky suddenly become the closest of friends, and soon all the kids in the playground are preparing for a Valentine's Day wedding
#16
Karen's Goldfish
1991
"She was graceful"Karen and her little brother Andrew are getting new pets - goldfish! Karen names hers Crystal Light. Andrew's is called Goldfishie. Karen and Andrew love to watch their fish swim around and around.
Then something happens to Crystal Light, and Karen is so sad. Nothing can make her feel better... until Karen's witchy neighbor saves the day!
#17
Karen's Brothers
1991
Tired of being mistreated by her three older brothers—who refuse to take her to the movies with them or let her play football when they do—Karen decides not to speak to any boys
#18
Karen's Home Run
1991
Karen plays on the Krushers softball team. And one day when Karen hits a home run and calls herself Home Run Karen it jinxes her, and she can't hit at all.
#19
Karen's Good-bye
1991
When Karen's best friend, Amanda, must move away, Karen throws her a huge going-away party and promises to keep in touch, then looks forward to meeting her new neighbors
#20
Karen's Carnival
1991
One day Karen, Hannie, and Nancy are board, bored, bored. They can't go roller-skating, and the playground is too far away. So Karen decides to have a carnival, with all kinds of games and prizes! What will the girls do with the money they make from their carnival? Hannie wants roller skates-but Karen can think of something even better.
#21
Karen's New Teacher
1991
Karen is devastated when her favorite teacher, Ms. Colman, takes time off and is replaced by strict, unfriendly Miss Hoffman whose list of rules cramps Karen's style
#22
Karen's Little Witch
1991
Karen assumes that the neighbor's granddaughter, Druscilla, must be a witch like her grandmother, and develops a good-luck spell to protect herself
#23
Karen's Doll
1991
The bix mix-upKaren has a new doll. And it's not just any old doll. Karen's baby doll came all the way from London, England. She was very expensive. Karen has to be extra careful with her.
When Karen's best friend Nancy gets sick, Karen has a great idea. She gives her doll to Nancy until she feels better. But Nancy thinks the doll is for keeps! What will Karen do?
#24
Karen's School Trip
1992
After weeks of studying wild animals in class, Karen can hardly wait to see the real live creatures, but Ms. Colman may have to cancel the field trip to the zoo when everyone in the class starts coming down with the flu
#25
Karen's Pen Pal
1992
Karen brags to her new pen pal, Maxie, about the castle she lives in and her eight best friends, but she finds herself in trouble when Maxie comes to visit.
#26
Karen's Ducklings
1992
When Karen and her class find a duck outside her classroom, they get to witness the hatching of her eggs and to help take care of the ducklings. Original.
#27
Karen's Big Joke
1992
At her worst on April Fools' Day, Karen concocts the best April Fools' trick she has ever concocted—one that she intends to play on her entire family—but this time she may be going too far. Original.
#28
Karen's Tea Party
1992
Sent to charm school to learn how to improve her table manners, Karen returns with new skills and decides to throw a party, excluding the boys and teaching them a lesson about good breeding
#29
Karen's Cartwheel
1992
Eager to make her school's special gymnastics team, for only the very best gymnasts, Karen practices to perfect the one thing she cannot do—a cartwheel.
#30
Karen's Kittens
1992
A stray cat spells excitement for Karen when she decides to take the pregnant cat in, but she soon learns that caring for a litter of newborn kittens is no picnic.
#31
Karen's Bully
1992
When class bully Bobby Gianelli, who picks on Karen and makes her recess a living hell, moves to her neighborhood, Karen decides to fight back. Original.
#32
Karen's Pumpkin Patch
1992
Karen's daddy has given Karen a special job for Halloween. She is in charge of the pumpkin patch. And there are so many pumpkins! Karen chooses a gigundo one for herself, and then she has a pumpkin sale. Karen finds good homes for all her pumpkin babies.
But then, a pumpkin smasher comes through the neighborhood! Karen and all her friends are so worried. Will their pumpkins be safe until Halloween?
#33
Karen's Secret
1992
Now that loudmouthed Karen has allowed Natalie's secret to pass her lips, not only will Natalie never speak to her again so long as she lives, but Miss Coleman's whole class has given her the cold shoulder. Original.
#34
Karen's Snow Day
1993
Karen has been eagerly awaiting a snow day for weeks, but when one finally comes, she is frustrated when she, Hannie, and Nancy must help her brothers shovel snow. Original.
#35
Karen's Doll Hospital
1993
When Hyacinthia, Karen's favorite baby doll, has to go to the toy shop for repairs, Karen decides to found her own hospital for dolls. Original.
#36
Karen's New Friend
1993
Welcome, Adelaide Sidney! There is a new student in Karen's class. Her name is Addie. She is funny and very talkative. And she has cerebral palsy.
#37
Karen's Tuba
1993
When everyone in her class is given musical instruments, much to Karen's dismay she receives a big, old tuba instead of the elegant flute she wanted.
#38
Karen's Big Lie
1993
Karen's Big Lie. Scholastic printing.
#39
Karen's Wedding
1993
When Ms. Coleman asks Karen to be a flower girl in her wedding, the little girl could not be happier.
#40
Karen's Newspaper
1993
Karen hatches the idea of starting a neighborhood newspaper just for kids, but when she and her friends print gossip about the neighbors, they get in lots of trouble. Original.
#41
Karen's School
1993
After opening "Miss Karen's School" for all the kids in the neighborhood, would-be teacher Karen begins hearing rumors that the kids find her too strict
#42
Karen's Pizza Party
1993
When Karen is selected as queen of Pizza Express, she begins to get too big for her britches, but her classmates forgive her when she throws them a huge pizza party
#43
Karen's Toothache
1993
After hoping in vain that her bad toothache will just go away, Karen finally goes to the dentist where she learns that she will have to have her tooth removed
#44
Karen's Big Weekend
1993
With so much to do in New York City, and only three days to do it, Karen sees many sights but forgets entirely about buying Christmas gifts for her friends, Hannie and Nancy. Original.
#45
Karen's Twin
1994
Audrey decides that she and Karen are going to be twins—they will dress alike, talk alike, and act alike—but after a while, Karen does not think that this is such a neat idea
#46
Karen's Baby-sitter
1994
Karen decides that she has a crush on her fun new baby-sitter, Bart Taylor, and when Bart asks her over to his house, Karen wonders if it is actually a date. Original.
#47
Karen's Kite
1994
While Ms. Colman's class makes kites for their kite-flying contest, Karen gets into a fight with her best friend, Natalie, and Karen tries to make up with Natalie and win the contest.
#48
Karen's Two Families
1994
Karen and her brother Andrew, whose parents are divorced, want to spend equal time with both Mommy and Daddy and they help their parents make a new custody arrangement to make everyone happier. Original.
#49
Karen's Stepmother
1994
Karen and her brother Andrew have difficulty adjusting to their new stepmother, Elizabeth, and Karen is furious when Elizabeth reprimands her for not doing her chores and for interrupting people. Original.
#50
Karen's Lucky Penny
1994
While her friends head for the amusement park, Karen is left to mourn her lack of money, until she discovers a lucky penny and ultimately a lesson about the value of money
#51
Karen's Big Top
1994
Karen's dreams come true when she gets to attend circus camp and to practice everything from costume making to animal training and even tightrope walking! She becomes friends with the daughter of the circus owner and learns how hard traveling around the country really is.
#52
Karen's Mermaid
1994
While visiting Sea City, Karen tries to bring a bossy girl down a peg by bragging that she saw a real live mermaid in the ocean, until a note from a real mermaid arrives, asking Karen to be her friend.
#53
Karen's School Bus
1994
Getting so excited about riding on the school bus for the first time that she gets sick in front of everyone, Karen starts avoiding the bus and the teasing older kids, until the driver offers to help. Original.
#54
Karen's Candy
1994
Karen, Hannie, and Nancy, the "Three Musketeers," enter a local candy store's Halloween fundraising contest and are certain of their victory until they discover that their archenemies, the "Milky Ways," are also contestants. Original.
#55
Karen's Magician
1994
Karen and Andrew fondly remember Mr. Wizard's entertaining performance, until Andrew realizes that the special penny he lent the magician was never returned, and Karen decides to teach Andrew the truth about magic. Original.
#56
Karen's Ice Skates
1994
Karen got an early Christmas present from Granny and Grandad - new ice skates! Karen can't wait to try them out. There is only one problem. The ice on the pond is not ready for skating. But Karen and her friends go look at the ice anyway. And before she knows it, something terrible has happened...
#57
Karen's School Mystery
1995
Karen and Addie are elected to the safety patrol. Karen is so proud to wear her badge and help keep the halls safe. But uh-oh. Things are being stolen all over the school. Can Karen and Addie catch the thieves?
#58
Karen's Ski Trip
1995
Karen enjoys a fun-filled, action-packed trip to the ski slopes where she makes friends, overcomes her fear, and learns how to ski.
#59
Karen's Leprechaun
1995
Karen and Andrew are going to be in the St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade director is a funny little man dressed all in green. He tells Karen he is a leprechaun.Karen is not sure if she should believe the leprechaun. But Karen loves his tales about rainbows and pots of gold. Could the leprechaun stories be big trouble for Karen?
#60
Karen's Pony
1995
Rescuing a tired, mangy-looking pony from an "everything must go" estate sale, young Karen is desperate to keep her new friend, and her father and stepmother, with the help of the whole family, devise a special plan. Original.
#61
Karen's Tattletale
1995
When Karen scoffs at her younger brother's problem with a tattling classmate, Andrew turns into a tattletale himself and tells on Karen for every small infraction until he gets her into big trouble for something he did. Original.
#62
Karen's New Bike
1995
Learning all about bike safety and entering the annual bike-a-thon with a brand-new two-wheeler, Karen turns detective when her bike is stolen and has an adventure that ends in an act of charity and a new friend. Original.
#63
Karen's Movie
1995
Karen's grandad is sick. Karen wants to do something nice to cheer him up. So, she makes a movie for him. All Karen's friends are going to star in her movie.
#64
Karen's Lemonade Stand
1995
Karen tries to raise money for her school team, the Stoneybrook Krushers. Selling lemonade in a heat wave seems like a great idea at first, but soon Karen is spending more time selling and less time practicing and playing.
#65
Karen's Toys
1995
Discouraged when her mother will not allow her and her brother, Andrew, to purchase the toy gun accessories that were featured in an exciting new action movie, Karen plots to save up her money to buy the toys on the sly. Original.
#66
Karen's Monsters
1995
Karen's stepbrother, Charlie, is building a very scary monster for the Halloween parade. Then the monster disappears, and Karen thinks he has come to life.
#67
Karen's Turkey Day
1995
Karen's exciting plans to visit New York to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade are cancelled when Grandad becomes ill. So Karen creates a neighborhood version of the parade to cheer up her Grandad.
#68
Karen's Angel
1995
Asked to find a treetop angel for Christmas and experiencing difficulties with financing the one she chooses, Karen is further upset when the angel breaks and she is unable to replace it in time for the holiday. Original.
#69
Karen's Big Sister
1996
Jealous when her father gives her stepsister Kristy a very special heirloom pin, Karen borrows the pin without permission and is horrified when she accidentally loses it in the snow.
#70
Karen's Grandad
1996
Karen spends extra time with her ailing grandfather to let him know how much she loves him, and when he dies from a heart attack, her grandmother helps Karen to work out her unhappy feelings. Original.
#71
Karen's Island Adventure
1996
Spending spring break at a resort in the Caribbean, Karen explores caves, hunts for seashells, and goes snorkeling until she meets Sandy, a quiet and seemingly standoffish seven-year-old who has an unhappy secret
#72
Karen's New Puppy
1996
When Karen's dog, Midgie, runs away, she gets Sadie, a new puppy who's adorable—but out of control. Sadie isn't trained, doesn't get along with Rocky the cat, and requires a lot of work. After much thought, Karen's family decides they must find a new home for Sadie. Just when everyone is at their wit's end, Midige returns.
#73
Karen's Dinosaur
1996
Anticipating a fun-filled trip to New York City, where her class will visit the museum on the same day as her pen pal's class, Karen fears the trip will be spoiled for her by David Michael, who is furious that his class cannot go on the trip as well.
#74
Karen's Softball Mystery
1996
Karen is so busy! It's softball season and she's planning a party for Ms. Colman's return to school after having a baby.
#75
Karen's County Fair
1996
Enjoying caring for Ollie the lamb above all other activities at farm camp, Karen diligently feeds and brushes her woolly friend and decides to enter Ollie in the county fair despite the reservations of others
#76
Karen's Magic Garden
1996
Karen's family is having a reunion in Maine. Karen meets her cousin Diana for the first time. Diana is a lot of fun. Together the cousins explore the old house. They even find a hidden garden.
Karen and Diana fix up the garden. Soon it looks beautiful. Special things happen when they are there. Could the garden be magical too?
#77
Karen's School Surprise
1996
School turns into a big adventure for Karen when she and her classmates learn that they will be on a local cable television show competition. Original.
#78
Karen's Half Birthday
1996
Karen makes a big deal out of turning seven-and-a-half, so her classmates retaliate by teasing her.
#79
Karen's Big Fight
1996
Karen's rivalry with her stepbrother David Michael goes from bad to worse when he switches schools and winds up in her class, but the Thanksgiving season helps Karen put aside her anger and help her stepbrother adjust. Original.
#80
Karen's Christmas Tree
1996
Wanting to do something special to help a child and an ailing neighbor, Karen and her friends decide to surprise them with a Christmas tree, but a terrible fight has the girls refusing to speak to one another. Original.
#81
Karen's Accident
1997
Accident happenKaren wants to play outside. Mommy tells her not to go in the treehouse. It is too dangerous. But Karen climbs up anyway. Then she slips and falls.
Karen is rushed to the hospital. She has to have an operation. It is going to be scary. But Karen is going to be brave.
#82
Karen's Secret Valentine
1997
In Ms. Colman's Secret Valentine project, the identities of everyone's secret pal are revealed, but a big—and very secret—mixup causes mass confusion. Original.
#83
Karen's Bunny
1997
When their grandmother gives Karen and Andrew pet rabbits in their Easter baskets, their parents are nonplussed, and Karen fears they will not be allowed to keep their new pets when the rabbits begin to chew on things. Original.
#84
Karen's Big Job
1997
Karen thinks going to work with her step-mother and dad is fun until she has to sit in on a meeting.
#85
Karen's Treasure
1997
Stumbling upon an old map that says that there is a hidden treasure in her backyard, Karen follows the clues to find an ancient box filled with old coins.
#86
Karen's Telephone Trouble
1997
Restricted in her telephone use when she continually ties up the line and forgets to deliver messages, Karen sneaks phone calls to 900-numbers and gets in trouble when the phone bill arrives. Original.
#87
Karen's Pony Camp
1997
Anticipating nothing but fun a pony camp, the Three Musketeers are disappointed when Karen is teased by older campers, Nancy struggles with her fears, and Hannie wants to do nothing but ride. Original.
#88
Karen's Puppet Show
1997
Before she leaves for art camp, Karen has a fight with her best friends Hannie and Nancy, which she tries to work out by putting on a special puppet show. Original.
#89
Karen's Unicorn
1997
Seeing a circus poster that advertises a genuine unicorn, Karen becomes excited and plans to have the unicorn grant her wishes, but none of her classmates believe that the unicorn is real. Original.
#90
Karen's Haunted House
1997
When her class gets to help decorate a haunted house for Halloween, Karen enjoys making things look scary, until she and her friends hear spooky noises and realize that someone is playing tricks. Original.
#91
Karen's Pilgrim
1997
After a visit to Plymouth Plantation, a re-created Pilgrim village, Karen comes up with the best presentation ever for her school Thanksgiving project.
#92
Karen's Sleigh Ride
1997
When the buildings on Mrs. Stone's farm burn down just before Christmas, Karen, her family members, and her friends organize a gigantic fund-raiser to help their friend rebuild. Original.
#93
Karen's Cooking Contest
1998
Putting together a celebrity/family cookbook with her classmates, Karen enters one of her grandmother's secret recipes without permission and learns a lesson in truthfulness. Original.
#94
Karen's Snow Princess
1998
Stoneybrook is preparing for a special lighting ceremony at the winter carnival, and Karen has a plan to be the one chosen to throw the master switch. (Digest) .
#95
Karen's Promise
1998
Book by Martin, Ann Matthews
#96
Karen's Big Move
1998
Karen says good-bye to Ms. Colman's class and all of her friends before moving to Chicago, but after a week away, she misses Stoneybrook so much that she decides to move back. Original.
#97
Karen's Paper Route
1998
Karen really wants Moonbeam, the new video game system. But Daddy won't buy it for her. So Karen decides to get a job. She will help Kristy deliver newspapers. It is hard work. Karen has to get up very early in the morning! And some people are pretty picky about how their papers are delivered. Can Karen earn the money she needs?
#98
Karen's Fishing Trip
1998
During a vacation at Shadow Lake with her family, Karen—along with her friends Nancy and Hannie—enjoys playing in their secret clubhouse, learning how to fish, telling stories around the campfire, and searching for the Shadow Lake Monster. Original.
#99
Karen's Big City Mystery
1998
During Karen's month-long stay with her little-house family in Chicago, she teams up with a new friend to nab an art thief. Original.
#100
Karen's Book
1998
The series' hundredth book, in which Karen decides to write an autobiography that describes all the highlights of her seven years, beginning on the day she was born, features a special cover and a keepsake locket. Original.
#101
Karen's Chain Letter
1998
Swept up in a stamp-collecting craze, Karen sends a chain letter that will bring her stamps from all over the world. Original.
#102
Karen's Black Cat
1998
Despite her disappointment when her family overlooks her wishes for a pumpkin-colored cat in honor of Halloween, adopting a black kitten instead, Karen learns to love the new addition to the household. Original.
#103
Karen's Movie Star
1998
Hollywood is coming to Stoneybrook! Karen hopes it's her big chance to be a star and make friends with the famous child actress Allison Hunter.
#104
Karen's Christmas Carol
1998
When Karen and her brother Andrew land parts in a local production of "A Christmas Carol", Karen discovers the real meaning of Christmas.
#105
Karen's Nanny
1999
Mommy's going back to work, so the new year begins with big chances for Karen and her brother Andrew. Luckily, they find a nanny as perfect as Mary Poppins—even down to her name!
#106
Karen's President
1999
When her family decides it is time for a trip to Washington, D.C., Karen gets to see the museums, the monuments, the White House, and the President. Original.
#107
Karen's Copycat
1999
Karen is excited to prove that she can be as good as the older kids in the new nanny's pottery class, but when it turns out she cannot keep up, she decides to hand in another student's work as her own. Original.
#108
Karen's Field Day
1999
Karen, Hannie, and Nancy—the Three Musketeers—can't wait to compete with Pamela and her pals in a tug-of-war and other outdoor games at Stoneybrook Academy's annual Field Day. Original.
#109
Karen's Show and Share
1999
Karen doesn't want to be boring at the class show and share, so she makes up a story about being related to Bobby Mason, the famous baseball star, and her lie spins out of control when classmates ask for signed souvenirs. Original.
#110
Karen's Swim Meet
1999
Coach Carson of the Stoneybrook Swim Team is one tough leader, but when the team performs badly at a recent event and the coach starts yelling at the athletes, Karen and her teammates know who is to blame for their lack of success. Original.
#111
Karen's Spy Mystery
1999
Karen's suspicions about her neighbor's house-sitter turn out to be correct after she discovers that the sitter is using their home to commit computer crimes. Original.
#112
Karen's New Holiday
1999
With some help from her friends, Karen creates a new holiday, Augustania, a celebration of the end of summer that borrows favorite traditions from other holidays.
#113
Karen's Hurricane
1999
A hurricane is blowing toward Connecticut, and Karen is fascinated to watch the weather reports about the storm that shares her name. Hurricane Karen hits and leaves its mark on Stoneybrook, including tearing down a beloved old tree.
#114
Karen's Chicken Pox
1999
With Halloween approaching, Karen is excited about her costume, the party at school, and trick-or-treating, but when she catches the chicken pox from her little sister, her plans fade quickly
#115
Karen's Runaway Turkey
1999
When Karen's class wins a real live turkey, they plan to make him the star of the school's Thanksgiving assembly, but Karen ends up on a wild chase after the big bird runs away from her house. Original.
#116
Karen's Reindeer
1999
When Karen spots a reindeer in the neighborhood, she makes up a special plan to reunite him with Santa.
#117
Karen's Mistake
2000
When Karen and her father's family throw a big New Year's Eve party, her stepmother's mother, Nannie, makes a new friend and Karen wonders if that will cause more changes in her family
#118
Karen's Figure Eight
2000
When Karen starts taking figure skating lessons, she shows a talent for the sport, but when she gets a chance to perform in an ice show, she isn't sure she wants to do all the necessary practicing
#119
Karen's Yo-Yo
2000
Karen learns to do a lot of tricks with her new yo-yo, but when she takes it to school it mysteriously disappears
#120
Karen's Easter Parade
2000
Karen is so excited! Her cousin Diana is coming to visit. But Diana has changed since Karen saw her last. Now she's into breaking rules and pushing limits. She seems to think that the local Easter parade is a contest—and she'll do anything to make her hat the best in town!
#121
Karen's Gift
2000
Needing money to buy a present for her mother, Karen begins a dog-walking service, but her success soon gets out of hand.
#122
Karen's Cowboy
2000
Karen and her family are enjoying a dude ranch vacation when she discovers that her favorite cowboy is facing a dilemma, and she decides to help him come to the right decision.
Author
Ann M. Martin
Author · 457 books
Ann Matthews Martin was born on August 12, 1955. She grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, with her parents and her younger sister, Jane. After graduating from Smith College, Ann became a teacher and then an editor of children's books. She's now a full-time writer. Ann gets the ideas for her books from many different places. Some are based on personal experiences, while others are based on childhood memories and feelings. Many are written about contemporary problems or events. All of Ann's characters, even the members of the Baby-sitters Club, are made up. But many of her characters are based on real people. Sometimes Ann names her characters after people she knows, and other times she simply chooses names that she likes. Ann has always enjoyed writing. Even before she was old enough to write, she would dictate stories to her mother to write down for her. Some of her favorite authors at that time were Lewis Carroll, P. L. Travers, Hugh Lofting, Astrid Lindgren, and Roald Dahl. They inspired her to become a writer herself. Since ending the BSC series in 2000, Ann’s writing has concentrated on single novels, many of which are set in the 1960s. After living in New York City for many years, Ann moved to the Hudson Valley in upstate New York where she now lives with her dog, Sadie, and her cats, Gussie, Willy and Woody. Her hobbies are reading, sewing, and needlework. Her favorite thing to do is to make clothes for children. http://us.macmillan.com/author/annmma...
