Reviews
Karen's Kittycat Club (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novel #4), Volume 4 by Ann M. Martin
hi_lisna's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
impybelle's review against another edition
Ah, Karen. I was never your target demo and I'm still not, though I will say I have never related more than when you decided that your club should be about cats and should have cats attend the meetings because KITTIES.
If you're new to the Little Sister series, enjoy. If you're an adult, take a shot each time a character has changed looks from the originals and kiss your liver goodbye. Or join me in wondering Why The Actual Heck Nancy is no longer a redhead. Seriously, since Amanda got changed to a brunette (so many questions, so few answers, and absolutely no desire to look it up and see if a comment was made explaining it) it's not like we needed to change the redhead to a brunette. Seriously, I will not stand for this redhead erasure, dammit!
If you're new to the Little Sister series, enjoy. If you're an adult, take a shot each time a character has changed looks from the originals and kiss your liver goodbye. Or join me in wondering Why The Actual Heck Nancy is no longer a redhead. Seriously, since Amanda got changed to a brunette (so many questions, so few answers, and absolutely no desire to look it up and see if a comment was made explaining it) it's not like we needed to change the redhead to a brunette. Seriously, I will not stand for this redhead erasure, dammit!
theyummydish's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Took this from my sister to quick read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship
rondasue27's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lachelle45's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
vic762's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
krisrae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
keepingyouonread's review against another edition
3.0
Almost middle grade Monday, I’m back with another BSC graphic novel but this time it’s Baby-Sitters Little Sister - Karen’s Kittycat Club.
I never read these as a kid, so it was interesting to read about Karen (Kristy’s step-sister). Karen’s friend gets a cat so she decides to start a kittycat club where they bring their cats and offer to cat sit. When another friend without a cat wants to join, Karen won’t let her. Then they finally get a cat sitting job but the cat owner thinks Karen is too young (she’s six) to watch the cat alone. The easily digestible storyline helps kids deal with friendship issues, starting a business/club, and the challenges of a business. Karen also has to pivot when her friendships are frayed by their business’s lack of success.
Karen has less parental guidance than the Pike kids (see my last middle grade Monday review) and she’s younger. I get everyone wanting her to learn for herself what will/will not work but she’s left to run a bit wild - forcing two friends who don’t get along to hang out and bring their cats that also don’t get along… excluding her friend Nancy. It just felt like Karen needed more direction from an elder (not her 12 year old step-sister). Karen also acts like a brat in both series which is a bit grating to read as an adult (my kids didn’t pick up on it).
This was a better fit age wise for my kiddos (Karen is six) and animals are always a hit. We had good discussions about friendship and what Karen should have done. The story seemed slightly shorter than regular Babysitters Club. We will definitely find books 1-3.
I never read these as a kid, so it was interesting to read about Karen (Kristy’s step-sister). Karen’s friend gets a cat so she decides to start a kittycat club where they bring their cats and offer to cat sit. When another friend without a cat wants to join, Karen won’t let her. Then they finally get a cat sitting job but the cat owner thinks Karen is too young (she’s six) to watch the cat alone. The easily digestible storyline helps kids deal with friendship issues, starting a business/club, and the challenges of a business. Karen also has to pivot when her friendships are frayed by their business’s lack of success.
Karen has less parental guidance than the Pike kids (see my last middle grade Monday review) and she’s younger. I get everyone wanting her to learn for herself what will/will not work but she’s left to run a bit wild - forcing two friends who don’t get along to hang out and bring their cats that also don’t get along… excluding her friend Nancy. It just felt like Karen needed more direction from an elder (not her 12 year old step-sister). Karen also acts like a brat in both series which is a bit grating to read as an adult (my kids didn’t pick up on it).
This was a better fit age wise for my kiddos (Karen is six) and animals are always a hit. We had good discussions about friendship and what Karen should have done. The story seemed slightly shorter than regular Babysitters Club. We will definitely find books 1-3.
aliciadun's review against another edition
4.0
Another cute book in this series. Karen wants to form a club like her big sister’s babysitting club. She discovers that her and a couple friends all have cats so decides to form a kitty cat club. They try to offer the service of cat sitting but unfortunately everyone thinks they are too young.