Kristy and the Walking Disaster

In "Kristy and the Walking Disaster," Kristy Thomas, founder of the Baby-Sitters Club, channels her energetic leadership into coaching a softball team for her younger siblings and their friends. Her team, the Krushers, is more about spirit than skill, especially with young Jackie Rodowsky, the "walking disaster," on board. When they're challenged by a more formidable team, Kristy faces not only the pressure of the game but also a surprising crush on the opposing coach. This book explores themes of teamwork, perseverance, first crushes, and the joy of participation over winning, all within the familiar, comforting world of Stoneybrook. It's ideal for readers aged 8-12 who enjoy realistic fiction, sports stories, and relatable social dynamics.

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show. 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 rag-tag 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 real live 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 Basher's coach. A crush with a capital C!