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Mary Anne receives a chain letter that sets off a chain of bad luck among the members of the Babysitters Club. When a new ominous note demanding a bad‑luck charm appears, she has to decide whether to obey or investigate. Facing growing misfortune, the club must unravel the mystery before the curse becomes permanent. Set in a realistic school‑club environment, the story blends intrigue, friendship, and the superstitions surrounding small-town teenagers.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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