Crank calls, uncontrollable toddlers, wild pets, untruthful clients. . . running a business is hard work! Kristy and her co-founders,Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey, are sure they can handleanything.
11-year-old Rose is autistic and struggles to understand her classmates. But when her father gives her a stray dog, which she names Rain, the dog becomes her best friend, her anchor in a confusing world. So when Rain goes missing during a storm, Rose refuses to stop looking for her A touching story from the bestselling author of The Baby-Sitters Club."If you can read, youll love this book... The deftness with which Martin renders Roses life is admirable. Dont take it anywhere you wouldnt want to have a sudden burst of tears." - The New York Times"A riveting, seamless narrative in which each word sings & each scene counts." - Kirkus Reviews"Hopeful, but its also incredibly heartbreaking." - Bustle magazine"A bittersweet tale of an autistic girl and her dog from the author of The Baby-Sitters Club series. It may not be familiar to todays young readers but its certainly worth discovering." - The Sunday Express"[A] moving, thought-provoking and beautifully crafted novel." - Lancashire Evening Post"A delight to read, this is a sophisticated and very moving piece of storytelling." - LoveReading4Kids"Rose is a character we root for every step of the way. She is resilient, honest, and, in her own odd way, very perceptive; a most reliable narrator." - The Horn Book"Though Roses story is often heartbreaking, her matter-of-fact narration provides moments of humor. Readers will empathize with Rose, who finds strength and empowerment through her unique way of looking at the world." - School Library Journal"Simplicity, clarity, and emotional resonance are hallmarks of Roses first-person narrative, which offers an unflinching view of her world from her perspective . . . A strong story told in a nuanced, highly accessible way." - Booklist"Often heart-rending, Martins narrative relentlessly echoes Roses autistic traits as it reveals the depth of tragedy which has affected the family - but offers readers resolution in the final pages." - BookTrust"This is a wonderful book. I loved it... A warm and honest portrayal of what its like to live with autism" - Get Kids into Books
When The Baby-sitters Club gets into a huge fight, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to eat by herself in the school cafeteria, figure out how to make new friends, and deal with her overprotective father. But the worst happens when she finds herself in a baby-sitting emergency and can't turn to her friends for help. Will Mary Anne solve her problems and save The Baby-sitters Club from falling apart?Raina Telgemeier, using the signature style featured in her acclaimed graphic novels Smile and Sisters, perfectly captures all the drama and humor of the original novel!
NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES!As the newest member of the BSC, Dawn is eager to prove herself. So when a big job comes along, she jumps at the chance to show everyone what she's made of.The Barretts are even more challenging than Dawn expected. The house is a mess, Mrs. Barrett is unreliable, and the kids are out of control. Dawn knows she's a great baby-sitter, but this is impossible! She only knows one thing for sure - a member of the BSC never gives up!
