Books like The Summer Before (The Babysitters Club, #0.5) by Ann M. Martin
The Summer Before follows Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi, and Stacey McGill as they enter a pivotal summer. Kristy still hopes for her father's return; Mary Anne seeks to prove her growing independence to her father; Claudia confronts an emerging crush; and Stacey moves from New York City to Stoneybrook, Connecticut, in search of new friends. Their individual struggles and joys set the foundation for the Baby‑Sitters Club and explore the complexities of life changes, family dynamics, and friendships at age twelve and thirteen.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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