Kathryn's BSC Graphix Wish List

As mention in my review of Boy Crazy Stacey yesterday, it looks as though we have more BSC Graphix novels on the way. First up is Karen's Witch, the first Baby-Sitters Little Sister novel to be adapted as a graphic novel. And just a few days ago Ann M Martin confirmed that Logan Likes Mary Anne will be the eighth book in the series on her official facebook page. And in addition to that, starting in 2021 Scholastic will add six more titles to the series, two per year. Just for fun, I am adding my wish-list of titles that I think will make a good addition to the graphix series.

The Ghost at Dawn's House (Book 9)

How could readers not want to know more about the secret passage in Dawn's bedroom? I'm voting for this one purely because the secret passage was such an important part of the original series.

Kristy and the Snobs (Book 11)

There's a lot to like (and a little bit of heartbreak, sniff, Louie,) in this one, which shows Kristy adjusting to life in her new wealthy neighbourhood after her mother remarries. Plus I really like the way that the first three of Kristy's stories are linked and I'd really like the graphix series to continue on with her story.

Jessi's Secret Language (Book 16)

If there is one thing that this series has lacked so far, it is one of our favourite baby-sitters. Okay, I know that in the original series Jessi wasn't introduced until after Stacey (temporarily) moved back to New York with her parents, but the series has already found a way to include Mallory as a member of the club, so maybe there is a way to include Jessi too. I'd love to see this one adapted, especially as it features a lead character learning sign language in order to communicate with her sitting charge.

Claudia and the Bad Joke (Book 19)

Of all the members of the BSC, Claudia got the worst deal when it comes to modern adaptions. Her first adventure, Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls was a little too outdated to be adapted as a graphic novel, and consequently, the Claudia graphic novel we got was Claudia and Mean Janine. And that was released oh, about ten years ago now, meaning that we should be due for another Claudia book soon. Chronologically, the next book in the series is Claudia and the New Girl but that book tends to cop a lot of criticism from old fans, who are quick to point out that the members of the BSC seem a bit too possessive of Claudia and that perhaps Ashley isn't the only controlling character in the book. So I vote for a bypass on that one. Which, in turn leads me straight to Claudia and the Bad Joke, where a prank by a baby-sitting charge puts Claudia in hospital and sparks an all out practical joke war between the child and the members of the BSC which ends with the girls all learning a valuable lesson in why Betsy behaves the way she does.

Mary Anne and the Great Romance (Book 30) & Dawn's Wicked Stepsister (Book 31)

A real turning point in the series is when Mary Anne's dad marries Dawn's Mum. (Aww.) I'd love to see this included, though if done as a two-parter like in the original series, it may drag on a bit. So maybe we could have one slightly longer novel that switches viewpoints halfway through? Just a thought. 

Kristy and the Baby Parade (Book 45)

I'm picking this one simply because it is generally considered to be one of the lowest points in the series, and one of the most boring. I'd love to see it turned into something good.

Dawn's Big Move (Book 67)

After suffering through her parent's divorce and moving to the other side of the country (book 4,) saying good-bye to her brother when he moved back to California to live with their dad (book 15) and some new living arrangements when her mother remarries (books 30 & 31,) it is no wonder that Dawn is feeling a little homesick. This one focuses on Dawn's eventual decision to go and live in California for six months of the year. 

Stacey vs the BSC (Book 83) & Stacey and the Bad Girls (Book 87)

Stacey was always a little bit more mature than the other members of the club. This causes some conflict in Stacey vs the BSC, which involves a fairly realistic plot where Stacey feels that she has outgrown her friends. Many fans consider this one to be the most memorable moment of the later novels. The story is later resolved in Stacey and the Bad Girls, when Stacey comes to realise that her new friends from the popular crowd are just using her, and that even though she and the other members of the BSC may have their differences, they are still her real friends. I think these two could be adapted fairly well into a single volume.

Welcome to the BSC Abby (Book 90)

A few years before the Baby-Sitters Club ended its massive 130 book run, a new club member was introduced to the BSC, Abby. Although she is often forgotten by fans, Abby had an interesting backstory. She and her twin sister lived with their widowed mother in the house next door to Kristy and her family. She was a little tomboyish, asthmatic and she and her family were Jewish. It would be lovely to see the graphix novels make something out of this character.

Snowbound (Super Special 7)

Probably the most adaptable of all of the Super Specials, this one takes place over the course of an evening where all of the members of the BSC find themselves stuck in different parts of Stoneybrook during a severe snowstorm. 

Mary Anne and the Secret in the Attic (Mystery 5)

Of all the characters, Mary Anne had the most tragic backstory. This volume features a new, but completely believable twist about her early years and is, perhaps, one of the strongest novels in the mystery series.

PS The novels I think we'll actually get after Logan Likes Mary Anne! are as follows:

Claudia and the New Girl

Kristy and the Snobs
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye

Little Miss Stoneybrook ... and Dawn

Mary Anne and the Bad Luck Mystery

Stacey's Mistake