Karen's Surprise: A Graphic Novel (Baby-sitters Little Sister #12)

by Ann M. Martin, Shauna J. Grant (Adapted by), Shauna J. Grant (Illustrator)

Overview

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by bestselling author and Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!

Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines.

Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546111276
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	05/05/2026
Series:	Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Shauna J. Grant is the creator of the critically acclaimed Mimi series and of the graphic novel adaptation of Karen's Prize by Ann M. Martin. Her work has appeared in the anthologies Black Comix Returns, Noisemakers, and The Secret Loves of Geeks. She loves all things pink and magical and enjoys creating stories that feature Black girls as the heroines of their own adventures. When Shauna isn’t making comics, she likes to daydream, read Korean comics, and play with her dog, Sugarpaws. Shauna lives near New York City. Visit her online at shaunadraws.com.
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.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the Baby-sitters Little Sister graphic novels:

"A great jumping-in point for younger readers or catnip for those wishing to soak up more time in Stoneybrook... Sure to bewitch fans new and old." — Kirkus Reviews

"The full-color illustrations are bright and detailed, and the story is fast-paced and relatable." — School Library Journal

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