Karen's Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series #1)

by Katy Farina (Illustrator), Ann M. Martin (Based on a book by)

Overview

A fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!

Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny!

Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away -- once and for all?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338315196
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	12/26/2019
Series:	Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series , #1
Edition description:	Adapted, Full-Color Edition
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	7,601
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	GN500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 180 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.



Katy Farina is the creator of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel adaptation of Karen's Witch by Ann M. Martin. She has painted backgrounds for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power at DreamWorks TV and has also done work for BOOM! Studios, Oni Press, and Z2 Comics. She lives in Los Angeles. Visit her online at katyfarina.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Karen's Witch:

An instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller

"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

"Katy's work is so expressive and fun! The way she seamlessly blends high drama, big laughs, and tender family moments blows me away, and I couldn't be happier to welcome her to the club." -- Gale Galligan, adapter and illustrator of The Baby-sitters Club: Kristy's Big Day graphic novel

Praise for The Baby-sitters Club graphic novels:

"Crisp and spot on." -- Booklist

"Unique and original." -- Voice of Youth Advocates

From the Publisher

10/01/2019

Gr 2–5—Every other weekend, Karen and her brother Andrew spend time with their dad and stepfamily. Karen suspects that her dad's next door neighbor, Mrs. Porter, is actually a witch named Morbidda Destiny. Although there is a strict no-spying rule, Karen and her best friend Hannie set out to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch and catch her in the act of hosting a witch meeting. This graphic novel adaptation of the first installment in the "Baby Sitters Little Sister" series follows closely in the vein of the comics remakes of the "Babysitters Club" and is sure to be just as popular. The full-color illustrations are bright and detailed, and the story is fast paced and relatable. The "Little Sister" series is a bit simpler and more accessible to those who are not quite ready for the "Babysitters Club" series. It will also likely entice adults who have fond memories of the original books. VERDICT This reimagining of a beloved series will appeal to readers young and old and will attract fans of the highly popular "Babysitters Club" graphic novels as well.—Ellen Conlin, Naperville Public Library, IL

School Library Journal

10/14/2019

Thirty years after Martin branched off from the Baby-Sitters Club with the Little Sister books, this graphic novel adaptation revives their tried-and-true plots. Readers need not know BSC regulars to follow along; six-year-old Karen is the stepsister of BSC’s 13-year-old Kristy, and they see one another (and Boo-Boo the cat) during Karen’s biweekly visits to her father’s new home. Despite a rule of “no spying” at her dad’s place, Karen speculates about the imposing Victorian house next door and its occupant, a woman she dubs Morbidda Destiny. On “a witchy, autumny night,” Karen’s imagination keeps her wide awake and frightened, posing a babysitting challenge that Kristy overcomes. By the reassuring light of day, Karen ropes her reluctant friend Hannie into a dubious mission to reveal the witch’s identity. In her debut title, Farina, a background painter at Dreamworks TV, sustains momentum with pared-down, emotive panels and close-ups of the wide-eyed, conflicted Karen, who dares to confront her fears. Diverting and funny for those new to sitcom hijinks, this spin-off of a spin-off bodes well for this series. Ages 7–10. (Dec.)

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