Most Popular Books by ANN M. MARTIN

In this entry in the classic hit series, Stacey worries her best friend is growing up too fast and they’re drifting apart. Stacey can’t wait! Her best friend from New York, Laine Cummings, is coming to Stoneybrook for a whole week. She can spend a day at SMS, attend club meetings, and maybe go to the Valentine Dance. But from the minute Laine arrives, nothing goes as planned. She thinks Stacey’s sleepover with her friends is childish, and can’t believe Stacey’s still into baby-sitting. Laine’s more used to hanging out at high school parties with her fifteen-year-old boyfriend. Stacey doesn’t want to lose her childhood friend, but Laine’s growing up way too fast for Stacey. Is this the end of their friendship? The best friends you’ll ever have—with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

The holiday season comes to Camden Falls in this remarkable new novel from Ann M. Martin.Christmas is coming to Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby don''t know how to feel about it; it''s their first Christmas without their parents, and the memories are both happy and sad. Luckily, Flora and Ruby are surrounded by people who care about them -- from their grandmother Min to their friends Olivia and Nikki, who are dealing with challenges of their own. There''s also an unexpected visitor: Flora and Ruby''s aunt, whose presence promises to shake things up. It''s going to be a Christmas that nobody ever forgets....

Newbery Honor medalist Ann M. Martin''s "unforgettable" (Booklist, starred) family story, now in paperback"In 1963, Ellie''s mother, Doris Day Dingman, was crowned the Bosetti Beauty at Mr. Bosetti''s supermarket, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the Dingmans began to fall apart." So begins 11-yr-old Eleanor Roosevelt Dingman''s story. Ellie, who is about to start 6th grade in the small town of Spectacle, NY, is the oldest child in her off-center family. Her father works construction jobs, while her mother, Doris, has only one dream - to become a rich and famous actress. But when that dream leads to Doris''s abandonment of the family, it is Ellie who is called upon to take charge.

Ann Martin''s phenomenal Newbery Honor book, now in paperback The summer Hattie turns 12, her predictable smalltown life is turned on end when her uncle Adam returns home for the first time in over ten years. Hattie has never met him, never known about him. He''s been institutionalized; his condition invovles schizophrenia and autism. Hattie, a shy girl who prefers the company of adults, takes immediately to her excitable uncle, even when the rest of the family -- her parents and grandparents -- have trouble dealing with his intense way of seeing the world. And Adam, too, sees that Hattie is special, that her quiet, shy ways are not a disability,

From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation! "Haunted Birthday to you!"Karen thinks there’s a ghost in her house! But she’s never really seen the ghost of Old Ben Brewer--until now. Karen and her stepsister Kristy have found out that Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in her attic on Halloween night! It used to be fun having a ghost around. But now Karen’s not so sure!

Karen wears glasses for the school picture. Baby-Sitters Little Sister #5

Jonathan thinks his parents are normal—but he’s about to see the light of day Nine-year-old Jonathan is convinced that sleeping during the day and waking at night is what every kid does—especially if your parents work at a blood bank all night. But when he breaks his parents’ rules and sneaks outside during the daytime, he meets Tobi, a neighborhood girl who fills him in on the truth about telephones, TV, and school. Shocked at his discovery, Jonathan confronts his parents, who tell him the truth about their nocturnal life. Determined to fit into the daytime world, he convinces his parents to let him go to school and make friends. But it isn’t easy being the new kid—especially when your parents are vampires whose supplies from the blood bank are getting low. Maybe inviting his friends over wasn’t such a good idea after all. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author’s collection.

The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters! Dawn has always thought there was a secret passage hidden in her house. But that doesn''t explain why creepy things happen when Dawn''s at home, or the spooky noises coming from behind her bedroom wall.Dawn is sure there''s a ghost in her house! And so are the other Baby-sitters Club members. But they''re so busy with their jobs that they don''t have time for a ghost hunt. Will Dawn and her friends solve the mystery . . . or will Dawn have to share her house with a ghost?The best friends you''ll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey: Discover how four girls become for friends...forever! Kristy''s mom is getting married-in two weeks! Everyone is coming to their house to help with the wedding, but they''re bringing all their kid... fourteen total. This looks like a job for the Baby-Sitters Club!

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Gabriela Epstein! Stacey McGill is moving back to New York! That means no more Stoneybrook Middle School, no more Charlotte Johanssen, and worst of all... no more Baby-sitters Club. Stacey''s friends are crushed when they hear that Stacey''s moving, especially Claudia. Stacey is her best friend. What kind of going-away present is good enough for someone so special? And how will the BSC go on without Stacey?

During the summer before their seventh-grade year, Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey tackle difficulties, including family problems, crushes, moving, and making new friends.

Rose Howard is obsessed with homonyms. She''s thrilled that her own name is a homonym, and she purposely gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose''s rules of homonyms, is very special. Not everyone understands Rose''s obsessions, her rules, and the other things that make her different – not her teachers, not other kids, and not her single father. When a storm hits their rural town, rivers overflow, the roads are flooded, and Rain goes missing. Rose''s father shouldn''t have let Rain out. Now Rose has to find her dog, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places to search. Hearts will break and spirits will soar for this powerful story, brilliantly told from Rose''s point of view.

Mallory discovers that the terrible twins she babysits on a regular basis are not really bad-- they just want to be treated as individuals.

It''s fun to be a Baby-sitters Little Sister! It''s Karen''s birthday! She can''t wait for all those presents. Karen is even having two parties -- one at Daddy''s house and one at Mommy''s.But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one party, with her whole family together.Will Karen''s birthday wish come true?

Follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth.

Teenager Amalia Vargas finds the courage to be true to herself in this spin-off from the Newbery Award–winning author’s Baby-sitters Club series. When you’re thirteen, having a boyfriend in a band is basically the coolest thing ever. But Amalia is starting to feel trapped by her relationship with James, who’s jealous when she spends time with anyone but him—even her family and friends. Amalia knows standing up for yourself is important, but every time she takes a step forward something else happens to make her doubt everything—including the place she calls home. Luckily, her friends are there to help her through the hard times . . . The next chapter following Ann M. Martin’s bestselling Baby-sitters Club series, the California Diaries are the first-person journals of Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, and Ducky—five teenagers dealing with the ups and downs of growing up. This collection includes the complete set of Amalia’s three California Diaries.

In this companion to her acclaimed 2005 novel, A Dog''s Life, Ann M. Martin tells the parallel stories of a stray dog (the brother of the dog featured in A Dog''s Life), a boy dealing with unspeakable loss, and a boy whose most ardent wish is to own a dog—and everything for a dog. Bone and his sister, Squirrel, are stray dogs born in a shed. Left motherless as puppies, the two dogs survive together for a while, but are soon wrenched apart. Bone doesn''t know if his sister is still alive, and must now go on, alone. Charlie is a boy who has suffered a terrible loss. And, as he''s healing with the help of his dog, another tragedy occurs. Henry''s best friend has moved away. All Henry has wanted is a dog of his own. But his parents won''t let him. Bone, Charlie, and Henry live very different lives, but they are fated to intersect in surprising ways. Award-winning author Ann M. Martin has written a powerful, heartfelt novel that''s perfect for anyone who has ever longed for a dog, or loved one.

The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters! Mary Anne used to have to wear her hair in braids, keep her room painted pink, and ask her dad before she did anything. But not anymore. Mary Anne''s been growing up . . . and the Baby-sitters Club members aren''t the only ones who have noticed.Logan Bruno likes Mary Anne! He has a dreamy southern accent, he''s awfully cute--and he wants to join the Baby-sitters Club.The Baby-sitters aren''t sure Logan will make a good club member. And Mary Anne thinks she''s too shy for Logan. Life in the BSC has never been this complicated--or this fun!The best friends you''ll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

The Baby-Sitters want to stop Dawn from hanging out with a bad boy in this entry from the classic hit series. Dawn has met Travis, an older boy, and she knows he’s the perfect boy for her. But the Baby-Sitters think that smooth talking Travis is no good and plan to tell Dawn just that. The best friends you’ll ever have—with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Claudia''s participation in the Baby-sitters Club is curtailed when Grandmother Mimi suffers a stroke and Claudia finds herself "Mimi-sitting" and fighting more frequently with her sister.

There’s trouble for everyone when a TV star comes to town in this entry from the classic, hit series. Stoneybrook has gone star-crazy! Derek Masters, an eight-year-old regular on a hit TV sitcom, has moved to town. Everyone’s wondering what a real-live TV star will be like—will he drive to school in a limo? Jessi can’t believe it, but even stars need baby-sitters, and she’s the lucky club member to watch Derek Masters. Even though a lot of kids at school call Derek a spoiled brat, Jessi likes him immediately. He rides bikes and eats junk food like a normal kid, but he has exciting stories about Hollywood, too! Pretty soon baby-sitting and ballet are starting to look kind of boring next to TV scripts and cameras. Maybe Jessi would like to be a star, too! The best friends you’ll ever have—with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters! Mallory couldn''t imagine not being in a big family like hers. There''s always someone to do things with, and she likes to help take care of her younger brothers and sisters. But now Mallory''s working on an important writing project, and she needs peace and quiet. So why won''t everyone leave her alone? Nicky needs help tying his shoes, Claire wants a sandwich, someone has to break up the triplets'' fight, and Mallory feels like a full-time baby-sitter.And there''s only one thing to do: This baby-sitter is going on strike!The best friends you''ll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Who would have guessed that when the BSC girls get in a HUGE fight, it''s shy and quiet Mary Anne who manages to save their friendship?When a terrible fight breaks out among the four BABY-SITTERS CLUB friends, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to sit by herself at lunch, make new friends, and deal with her overprotective father without advice from the BSC gang. But the worst part is when she faces a terrible baby-sitting predicament, and she can''t find any help.Luckily, Mary Anne rises to the occasion. Not only does she handle all her problems with aplomb, she also manages to get the BSC back together again.

The hit series returns to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters! 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!The best friends you''ll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Kristy looks for a way to help a little girl with autism in this special entry in the classic hit series. Kristy''s newest baby-sitting charge is Susan Felder, who goes away to a special school. Susan isn''t like most kids. While she can play the piano and sing beautifully . . . she can''t talk to anyone. Susan is autistic. She lives locked inside her own secret world. Kristy thinks it''s unfair that Susan has to be sent off to school and is treated differently from everyone else. But Kristy''s going to try to change that—by showing everyone that Susan''s a "regular" kid, too. And then maybe Kristy''s new friend can stay in Stoneybrook for good. The best friends you''ll ever have—with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Newbery Honor author Ann M. Martin''s gripping, widely acclaimed novel of a girl confronting the perils of friendship and the conflicts of community.Belle Teal''s life isn''t easy, but she gets by. She lives with her mother and grandmother far out in the country. They don''t have much money, but Belle Teal feels rich with their love. As school begins, Belle Teal faces unexpected challenges. Her best friends are up against some big problems. And there are two new students in Belle Teal''s class: a shy boy caught in the town''s furor over desegregation, and a snob who has problems of her own. As her world falls apart, Belle Teal discovers the importance of sticking together.

The megahit series returns to charm and inspire a new generation of baby-sitters! When Claudia''s beloved grandmother, Mimi, has a stroke, it changes everything. Instead of spending the summer baby-sitting, Claudia is Mimi-sitting. She could use a little help, but her impossible sister, Janine, just can''t be bothered. Claudia is trying hard to be nice -- but Janine is just so mean!

Stacey''s in LUV-- with her twenty-two-year-old teacher!

When her troubles in school culminate in her being dropped back to the seventh grade, Claudia struggles with feelings of failure while adjusting to classmates outside of the Baby-sitters Club.

Ducky’s old buddies have changed, leaving him feeling alone . . . Maybe he doesn’t need guy friends anyway Sophomore Christopher McCrae has been called “Ducky” for as long as he can remember. It wasn’t his choice, but it fits because it’s weird and funny, just like him. Ducky’s nickname has not changed, but other things have: His best friend, Jay, has started hanging with the Cro Mags—the kind of guys who spend their energy picking on guys like Ducky—and his other friend Alex is always spaced out and moody. Hanging out with his new friends Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, and Amalia has been cool, but he misses the connection to his guy friends. His parents are in Ghana for a year, and have left him alone with his older brother, Ted, who is gone most of the time. When Jay throws a party and invites Ducky and Alex, Ducky thinks things might be turning around. But when the night takes an unexpected turn, Ducky realizes it’s not so easy to reconnect with his old friends. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author’s collection. Ducky: Diary One is the 5th book in the California Diaries, which also includes Amalia: Diary One and Sunny: Diary One.

From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation! Shannon Kilbourne, straight A student.Being an associate member of the BSC is perfect for Shannon, because it leaves her plenty of time for studying and all her activities. School is especially important to Shannon now, because if she keeps her grade up in French, she''ll be able to go on a special class trip to Paris. Ooh la la!Lately, though, Shannon''s been having problems with her mom. Mrs. Kilbourne is practically running Shannon''s life! And when Mrs. Kilbourne announces she''s going to chaperone the Paris trip, Shannon is furious. Her mother is not going on that trip. Even if it means doing something...drastic.

Autumn comes to Camden Falls -- bringing new friends, new teachers, new worries, and new challenges.It''s autumn in Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby are just starting to settle into the town. Flora is worried about spending the first Thanksgiving without their parents. Ruby is worried about getting a part in her school musical. And their new friends, Olivia and Nikki, are facing problems of their own. But the friendship that ties them together will also give them the strength to work things out -- one stitch at a time.

Joining the Mathletes and feeling confident after her first math meet triumph, Stacey is troubled when her father gets tickets to a huge rock concert on the same night of the Mathletes championship.

The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters! Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening--to everyone in the Baby-sitters Club. With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne''s even more worried--what kind of spooky thing will happen next?Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says. OR ELSE. Mary Anne has to do what the note says. But who sent the charm? And why send it to Mary Anne? If the BSC doesn''t solve this mystery soon, their bad luck might never stop!The best friends you''ll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Kristy''s newest sitting job is challenging. Ten-year-old Erin was recently blinded in an accident and is not ready to rely on people. At the same time, Kristy''s family is training a puppy to be a guide dog.

Stacey, a member of the Baby-sitters Club, struggles with her parents who refuse to accept that she has diabetes, baby-sitting problems, and a rival baby-sitting club.

Bored by her unchanging existence after a hundred years in the doll house, Annabelle Doll is delighted by the arrival of a new plastic toy friend, and when the pair discovers a secret diary, they venture into the world outside to unravel a mystery. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.