Ann M. Martin

Dawn Schafer is the newest member of The Baby-sitters Club. While she's still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook after moving from sunny California, she's eager to accept her first big job. But taking care of the three Barrett kids would be too much for any baby-sitter. The house is always a mess, the kids are out of control, and Mrs. Barrett never does any of the things she promises. On top of all that, Dawn wants to fit in with the other members of the BSC, but she can't figure out how to get along with Kristy. Was joining The Baby-sitters Club a mistake?

Dawn and the Impossible Three: Full-Color Edition (the Baby-Sitters Club Graphix #5)

Maggie Gordon

If you were worried about the switch in artists for this series, I have to say that Gale Galligan makes an excellent replacement with art that is full of energy! I am still enjoying the subtle changes to the stories to make them fit in 2017. This particular volume about Dawn was an excellent story about fostering resilience and maturity in younger girls. Dawn found herself in a difficult situation with a new babysitting job, and she had to take on a lot of responsibilities that were unfair. Not only did she rise to the occasion, she was able to stand up for herself and say that these things were not okay to an adult! I appreciated that the book dealt with the idea that adults make mistakes and are not always right without requiring Dawn to take on adult responsibilities forever. A fun, short read that's great for tweens!

Mariyah

laura

I really wound up likening this one. It was read the focused on many issues that i have not read before like tough family lives and also just all the girls in general and not just one. I really liked how this book still tackled the issues in girl friendships and also this one focused moe on dawn and Maryann parents dating! It was a fast pace read that I really enjoyed!

Samantha Seeman

This series was one of my absolute favorites when I was growing up. Now that I am thinking about it though, I think I read more of the Little Sister (Karen’s story) series than the actual babysitters but regardless, Ann M. Martin was a name I knew very well. While I was re-reading these stories, details from the originals came back to me instantaneously. Truthfully, I am really hoping that they continue to adapt the series into graphic novel form. It allows a whole new generation to enjoy these stories, much of which you could learn some valuable lessons from. 
I loved that each of the five books (that are out so far) were mostly in the voice of a different character, which was a lot like how the books went. It allows you to really get to know the characters as individuals, as well as the children they regularly babysit, and the club as a whole. Reina Telgemeier wrote and illustrated the first four books, and Gail Galligan did the fifth (and final one). Having Reina’s name on this series at the beginning definitely brings many kids from the younger generations in. They are already familiar with Smile, Sisters and her other work (and LOVE it) so they are more willing to pick this up than if someone else had done it. That being said, I think the transition from Reina to Gail was really smooth. Everything from the general feel of the book, to the characters and the storyline, all matched fairly seamlessly to Reina’s earlier work. I do really hope that they continue the series. I enjoyed reading them, and now I want to go back a reread the entire Babysitters Club book series, including all the specials and Little Sister spin off series…

Dawn and the Impossible Three: Full-Color Edition (the Baby-Sitters Club Graphix #5)

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