The Baby-Sitters Club #17: Mallory and the Trouble with Twins(Graphic Novel)

Ann M. Martin & Arley Nopra

What's The Story?

Book 17 in the best-selling Baby-Sitters Club graphic series. This title will be released March 4, 2025 and is available for pre-order only.

In this lively Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel, adapted by New York Times bestselling cartoonist Arley Nopra, Mallory is ready to prove her skills as a babysitter. Having taken care of her seven younger siblings for years, she confidently accepts a steady job watching over the Arnold twins, Marilyn and Carolyn.

Initially, Mallory thinks this will be an easy gig, especially with the twins’ cute matching outfits. However, once their mother leaves, the twins reveal their mischievous side, turning into “twin terrors.” They play tricks on Mallory, making it difficult for her to tell them apart, and they behave like spoiled brats.

Facing this baby-sitting nightmare, Mallory's determination shines through. Despite the chaos, she remains committed to her responsibilities as a member of the Baby-sitters Club, showcasing resilience and problem-solving skills.

This graphic novel promises humor and heart, emphasizing themes of responsibility, sibling rivalry, and the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. Mallory's experience highlights that even the toughest situations can be navigated with patience and creativity.

Editorials

Editorials

New York Times Bestselling Series

USA Today Bestselling Series

"The artist adds abundant energy to the pages and, largely through amusingly exaggerated facial expressions, ably captures each character's personality." -- Publishers Weekly

"Crisp and spot on." -- Booklist

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

About the Author

About the Authors

Ellen T. Crenshaw is the creator of the New York Times bestselling Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations of Stacey's Mistake and Kristy and the Walking Disaster by Ann M. Martin. She is the co-creator, with Colleen AF Venable, of Kiss Number 8, which was nominated for an Eisner Award and longlisted for a National Book Award. She is also the creator of What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?, a Who HQ graphic novel. When she's not making comics, Ellen loves playing video games, hiking with her dog, and deconstructing movie plots with her husband. Visit her online at ellencrenshaw.com.

Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 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.
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Genre:

  • Graphic Novels
  • Realistic Fiction

Diverse Voices:

Curricular Connection:

  • English Language Arts

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