Kristy and the Walking Disaster: a Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #16)

A National Book Award longlisted graphic novel brings the beloved Baby-sitters Club to vibrant life! When Kristy Thomas watches her younger siblings yearn to play softball, she does what she does best: she takes charge and creates Kristy’s Krushers, a ragtag team of kids who might not have the skills but overflow with heart.

This isn’t your typical sports story. Sure, the Krushers have Jackie Rodowsky (affectionately known as the “walking disaster”) on their roster, and yes, they’re more likely to trip over their own shoelaces than slide into home plate. But what they lack in coordination, they make up for in pure team spirit. When the intimidating Bart’s Bashers challenge them to a game, Kristy faces her biggest coaching dilemma yet—especially since she’s developed a major crush on Bart, the opposing coach.

Adapted by Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw, this graphic novel captures all the humor, friendship, and growing pains that have made the Baby-sitters Club a multigenerational phenomenon. The visual storytelling brings Stoneybrook to life with expressive characters and dynamic panels that will keep young readers turning pages. Perfect for fans of the series and newcomers alike, this book celebrates the courage it takes to try something new, the importance of inclusion, and the truth that winning isn’t everything—but showing up for your friends is.

Whether you’re revisiting Kristy’s world or discovering it for the first time, this graphic novel reminds us that everyone deserves a place on the team.

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