Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #9)

Name: Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #9)
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SKU: 9781338776652
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Series: Baby-Sitters Little Sister

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Summary

Karen's Sleepover is a delightful children's story about Karen Brewer, who is ecstatic about hosting her very first sleepover. With excitement bubbling, she invites her friends for an unforgettable night. However, as the sleepover progresses, unexpected challenges arise, testing Karen's skills in managing chaos and ensuring everyone has a great time.
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Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #9)

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about friendship and adventure through the eyes of a young, spirited character. It captures the excitement and anticipation of organising a sleepover, complete with engaging interactions and the kind of mischief you might expect from a lively group of kids. Perfect for young readers who love tales filled with fun and relatable experiences.

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"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?--Back cover.

Description

It's fun to be a Baby-sitters Little Sister!

Karen's Sleepover is all about Karen 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?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338776652

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Christine Almeda
Illustrated by Christine Almeda

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 68g

Pages: 112

Collections

Ann M. Martin Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More with Paula Danziger. Ann lives in upstate New York.

Christine Almeda is a Filipino-American freelance illustrator from New Jersey. She is also the illustrator of Lolo's Sari-sari Store by Sophia N. Lee and Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing. Christine believes that through the power of creativity and storytelling, art can make life more beautiful. Visit her at ChristineAlmeda.com or @eychristine.

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