Graphic NovelMiddle Grade
Karen's Birthday
2023·160 pages
Karen's birthday brings two parties and a wish for family unity in this heartfelt graphic novel spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club.
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Karen's birthday brings two parties and a wish for family unity in this heartfelt graphic novel spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club.
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I was really moved by how artfully and realistically the author/illustrator portrays Karen's reasons for her 'bad behavior' (to get her parents to talk to each other about her, in the hope that they will get married again) so that both kids and adults can understand what might motivate a child to act out. The story does resolve itself and things settle in a realistic way. I think this book would be great not only for recreational reading but also as a tool to help kids through dif
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor mention of inclusive themes related to family diversity.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor emotional struggles related to divorced parents and family separation.
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