Kristy and the Walking Disaster: a Graphic Novel

In this graphic novel adaptation of the beloved Baby-Sitters Club series, Kristy Thomas takes the lead in forming a softball team, Kristy's Krushers, to give her younger siblings and their friends a chance to play. The team, while not the most skilled, boasts incredible spirit, even with a famously clumsy player, Jackie Rodowsky. Their biggest challenge comes when they're pitted against Bart's Bashers, a truly competitive team. Adding to the drama, Kristy develops an unexpected crush on the Bashers' coach. This book explores themes of teamwork, perseverance, friendship, and navigating first crushes, all within the engaging graphic novel format. It's perfect for readers aged 8-12 who enjoy sports stories and relatable middle-school experiences.

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Eisner- and National Book Award-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw! They're lean, they're mean, they're the pride of Stoneybrook. Who are they? They're Kristy's Krushers! When Kristy sees how much her little brothers and sister want to play on a softball team, she starts a ragtag team of her own. Maybe Kristy's Krushers aren't world champions (how could they be, with Jackie Rodowsky, walking disaster, playing for them?), but nobody beats them when it comes to team spirit. Now Bart's Bashers have challenged the Krushers to a game. It's bad enough that the Bashers truly are lean and mean -- but what's worse is that Kristy has a crush on the Bashers' coach!