Ann M. Martin - Free Library Land Online

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Kristy thinks the Baby-sitters Club is a great idea. She and her friends Claudia, Stacey, and Mary Anne all love taking care of kids. A club will give them the chance to have lots of fun - and make tons of money. But nobody counted on crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who don't always tell the truth. And then there's Stacey, who's acting more and more mysterious. Having a baby-sitters club isn't easy, but Kristy and her friends aren't giving up until they get it right!]]> Fri, 24 Oct 1986 16:13:41 +0300 Karen's Candy https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51268-karens_candy.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51268-karens_candy.html

Karen is in a hilarious predicament when she and her best friends, the "Three Musketeers", get into a candy war with their arch enemies, the "Milky Ways". It all starts when a local candy store sponsors a Halloween fundraising contest and offers a gift certificate as grand prize.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 1994 16:14:00 +0200 Claudia, Queen of the Seventh Grade https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51428-claudia_queen_of_the_seventh_grade.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51428-claudia_queen_of_the_seventh_grade.html

At first, Claudia hated going back to seventh grade. But things are definitely improving. She's on top of her schoolwork, she's made some great friends, and her new classmates really look up to her--so much that they nominate her for Queen of the Seventh Grade. And when the votes come in, the results are clear: Claudia's not just adjusting to seventh grade, she's ruling it! Being queen is harder than it looks, though. There's a ton of work involved. And Mark Jaffe, the newly elected king, is no help at all. Claudia's determined to stop him from turning her glorious reign into a royal mess. but how?]]> Fri, 24 Oct 1997 16:16:07 +0300 Claudia and the Lighthouse Ghost https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51192-claudia_and_the_lighthouse_ghost.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51192-claudia_and_the_lighthouse_ghost.html

When the Hatts, a family that disappeared years earlier under mysterious circumstances from the old Stoneybrook lighthouse, suddenly return and move in with the Kishis, Claudia wonders what secret they are keeping.]]> Thu, 24 Oct 1996 16:13:45 +0300 Karen's New Puppy https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51427-karens_new_puppy.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51427-karens_new_puppy.html

When Karen's dog, Midgie, runs away, she gets Sadie, a new puppy who's adorable--but out of control. Sadie isn't trained, doesn't get along with Rocky the cat, and requires a lot of work. After much thought, Karen's family decides they must find a new home for Sadie. Just when everyone is at their wit's end, Midige returns.]]> Thu, 24 Oct 1996 16:16:07 +0300 Claudia and the Terrible Truth https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51296-claudia_and_the_terrible_truth.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51296-claudia_and_the_terrible_truth.html

Getting to know new kids and their families is one of the best parts of baby-sitting. So when Claudia goes to sit for the Nicholls kids, she's excited. Only something's not quite right at the Nicholls house. Joey and Nate are sweet, but they don't seem very happy. In fact, they seem. . .scared. Of their own father. Claudia thinks he's hurting them. But saying or doing the wrong thing will only make matters worse. And what if she's mistaken? One thing is certain: Claudia needs to find out what's really going on. And if she's right, she needs to get help--fast.]]> Sat, 24 Oct 1998 16:14:06 +0300 The Summer Before https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51299-the_summer_before.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51299-the_summer_before.html

]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:14:07 +0300 Belle Teale https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51155-belle_teale.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51155-belle_teale.html

Newbery Honor author Ann M. Martin's gripping, widely acclaimed novel of a girl confronting the perils of friendship and the conflicts of community. Belle Teal's life isn't easy, but she gets by. She lives with her mother and grandmother far out in the country. They don't have much money, but Belle Teal feels rich with their love. As school begins, Belle Teal faces unexpected challenges. Her best friends are up against some big problems. And there are two new students in Belle Teal's class: a shy boy caught in the town's furor over desegregation, and a snob who has problems of her own. As her world falls apart, Belle Teal discovers the importance of sticking together.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2001 16:13:38 +0300 Claudia's Big Party https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51465-claudias_big_party.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51465-claudias_big_party.html

Claudia's loving the October weather and her many friends, both in school and in the BSC. But when she throws a party to bring her two groups of pals together, she creates more problems than she solves.]]> Sat, 24 Oct 1998 16:16:16 +0300 Mary Anne and the Little Princess https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51262-mary_anne_and_the_little_princess.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51262-mary_anne_and_the_little_princess.html

Hired as the temporary companion to young Victoria Kent, who is distantly in line for the British throne, Mary Anne has trouble getting the girl, who has experienced too many partings, to open up to her.]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2015 16:13:59 +0300 'Tis the Season https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51189-tis_the_season.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51189-tis_the_season.html

An unforgettable holiday story in Ann M. Martin's timeless new series Format: 4 CDs, Unabridged It's looking to be a hard holiday season for the girls of Main Street. For Flora and Ruby, it's the first Christmas without their parents around. For Olivia, gift giving and tree decorating must be balanced with the fact that both of her parents need jobs. And for Nikki, there's the presence of her mean, angry father to reckon with. Luckily, the girls have each other--and the community around them. As Camden Falls prepares for its annual festivities, Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki all find that the hard things become easier when there are family, friends, and neighbors to share things with.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:13:45 +0300 Rain Reign https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51323-rain_reign.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51323-rain_reign.html

Rose Howard is obsessed with homonyms. She's thrilled that her own name is a homonym, and she purposely gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms (Reign, Rein), which, according to Rose's rules of homonyms, is very special. Not everyone understands Rose's obsessions, her rules, and the other things that make her different – not her teachers, not other kids, and not her single father. When a storm hits their rural town, rivers overflow, the roads are flooded, and Rain goes missing. Rose's father shouldn't have let Rain out. Now Rose has to find her dog, even if it means leaving her routines and safe places to search.
Hearts will break and spirits will soar for this powerful story, brilliantly told from Rose's point of view.]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:15:44 +0300 Ten Rules for Living With My Sister https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51494-ten_rules_for_living_with_my_sister.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51494-ten_rules_for_living_with_my_sister.html

Pearl's older sister Lexie is in eighth grade and has a boyfriend. Pearl's only boyfriend is the family's crabby cat, Bitey. Lexie is popular. Pearl is not, mostly because of the embarrassing Three Bad Things that happened in school and which no one has forgotten. Everything Pearl does seems to drive Lexie crazy. On top of that, their grandfather is moving into their family's apartment and taking over Pearl's room. How will these sisters share without driving one another crazy? Pearl is good at making lists of rules, but sometimes, life doesn't play by the rules!]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:17:12 +0300 With You and Without You https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51137-with_you_and_without_you.html https://biographies-memoirs.library.land/ann-m-martin/51137-with_you_and_without_you.html

Liza thought she was prepared to lose her father—but coping is harder than she ever imagined When Liza’s dad finds out he has less than a year to live, he asks his family to help him make his remaining time as happy as possible. After the initial shock, twelve-year-old Liza, her three siblings, and their mother resolve to make her dad’s last year wonderful—especially on Christmas, his favorite holiday. Liza tries hard to prepare herself for living without him. But after he’s gone, she finds that she is still not ready—and maybe she never will be. The family, now faced with financial problems, has to move into a smaller home, which adds to their tension and anger. As another holiday season approaches, Liza feels celebrating without her dad is disloyal, and boycotts the holiday. Liza’s search for the courage to face her grief, anger, and guilt will resonate with readers of any age who have survived the loss of a loved one. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author’s collection. ]]> Fri, 24 Oct 1986 16:13:35 +0300