Ann M Martin Books in Order

The Baby-Sitters Club members spend summer apart while Kristy is in the hospital for an operation. Their efforts to keep in touch unfold through removable letters, cards, and keepsakes in this interactive book about their friendship.

Twelve-year-old Kammy struggles with a new stepmother and younger siblings after years of living with her father. Sent to summer camp against her wishes, she faces unfamiliar friendships and a rival determined to outdo her.

Jonno is teased at school because of his younger brother, James, who is autistic. Hoping a special school for James will make life easier, he discovers that changes within his family are more complicated than expected.

Shy Sara dreads being in front of other people, but her teacher insists everyone take part in the school play. Facing a performance before the whole school makes her usual strategies for avoiding attention impossible.

Wendy feels overshadowed by her talented younger sister, Katie, and hopes horseback riding will finally be her own achievement. When Katie takes lessons too, their rivalry threatens Wendy’s chance to enjoy something she loves.

News of a jewel thief called the Phantom Caller worries the Baby-Sitters Club. When Claudia and the others receive unsettling calls during their jobs, protecting the children means facing a mystery that feels dangerously close.

Kristy starts a babysitting club with Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey to earn money together. Difficult children, demanding clients, and disagreements soon test whether the friends can turn a good idea into a working business.

Maggie’s four-year-old half sister never arrives at school after Maggie puts her on the bus. As police search for Courtenay, threatening calls and a sense of being followed make Maggie fear she is also in danger.

When Punky’s magical friend Glomer frees every dog from the pound, he does not realize their owners are coming to collect them. Punky and her friends must round up the escaped animals after his well-meant mistake.

Twelve-year-old Liza O’Hara faces the news that her father has an incurable illness. As her family confronts loss and the changes it brings, she struggles to understand her own feelings and the different ways people grieve.

Stacey and Mary Anne accompany the Pike family on a Jersey Shore vacation as babysitters. Stacey’s crush on an older lifeguard distracts her from the children, leaving Mary Anne worried about both their work and her friend.

New club member Dawn wants to prove herself while adjusting to Stoneybrook. Babysitting three children in a recently divorced family becomes increasingly demanding, and her friendship with Mary Anne complicates her relationship with Kristy.

Melanie meets Justin during a summer on Fire Island, but he insists their romance must end with the holiday. Back home, she struggles to forget him, especially when she discovers he has become a television star.

Kristy’s mother is getting married, and fourteen visiting children need looking after before the wedding. The Baby-Sitters Club tackles diapers, arguments, and constant mix-ups while Kristy also prepares to be a bridesmaid in her changing family.

A major argument leaves the Baby-Sitters Club members refusing to speak to one another. Usually shy Mary Anne must take more responsibility as she tries to keep their work going and prevent the friendship from falling apart.

Anna starts a notebook of anonymous comments about classmates, hoping it will make her popular in high school. As the remarks become crueler and friendships sour, a prank targeting a vulnerable girl threatens devastating consequences.

A trip to Florida and a Bahamas cruise give the Baby-Sitters Club new friends, romances, and unexpected encounters. Claudia receives mysterious admirer’s notes while the group balances its holiday adventures with opportunities to look after children.

Claudia thinks she can handle a child known for practical jokes until one prank breaks her leg. Afraid babysitting has become too dangerous, she considers quitting while the other club members decide the joker needs a lesson.

Claudia befriends Ashley, a new girl who shares her love of art. As sculpting with Ashley takes over her time, schoolwork, babysitting, and old friendships suffer, forcing Claudia to consider how much she wants to change.

Karen’s new roller skates promise a weekend of tricks and fun, until a fall leaves her with a broken wrist. Determined to collect signatures on her cast, she sets herself the challenge of finding someone famous.

Karen is convinced her neighbor, Mrs. Porter, is a witch, especially when she notices black robes and a black cat. A meeting at the woman’s house gives Karen another reason to investigate despite rules against spying.

After her mother remarries, Kristy moves into a wealthy neighborhood where nearby children mock her clothes and the Baby-Sitters Club. Their unkindness toward her aging dog makes adjusting to the new surroundings even harder.

Logan Bruno likes Mary Anne and wants to join the Baby-Sitters Club. While the group wonders whether a boy will fit in, Mary Anne’s shyness complicates her excitement about a friendship that may become something more.

Chickens Fran and Emma each envy the other’s home and agree to swap houses. As moving day approaches, both begin having doubts, but neither wants to disappoint her friend by admitting she would rather stay.

Stacey invites the Baby-Sitters Club to New York for a weekend of sightseeing, a party, and a large babysitting job. When her hometown friends clash with her city friends, the perfect visit becomes a test of loyalty.

The ten Rosso children move from a New York apartment to a New Jersey farmhouse, each facing a different adjustment. Together they pursue one shared ambition: persuading their parents to allow a pet in the busy household.

Spooky noises behind her bedroom wall convince Dawn that her house may be haunted. She and the other club members want to investigate, but busy babysitting schedules leave little time to solve the unsettling mystery.

Stacey’s diabetes and her parents’ constant search for medical answers put pressure on her new life in Stoneybrook. At the same time, a rival babysitting business threatens the club and friendships she has come to depend on.

Fourth-grader Shirley struggles with dyslexia and worries about disappointing her family. When her parents adopt a younger girl who quickly excels at school, Shirley’s hopes of being a helpful big sister give way to jealousy and insecurity.

The Baby-Sitters Club heads to Camp Mohawk as counselors-in-training alongside children they normally sit for. Wilderness mishaps, new crushes, and unfamiliar social pressures make the summer far more complicated than babysitting in the woods.

A school trip takes the Baby-Sitters Club to a Vermont lodge for winter sports and adventure. Unexpected babysitting duties, romantic distractions, and a possible ghost complicate the holiday as heavy snow threatens to keep everyone stranded.

Fran and Emma prepare for the chicken dance, Feather Town’s biggest event. Their excitement carries them away as they make elaborate preparations, turning an anticipated celebration into a picture-book story about doing too much.

Jessi persuades Kristy to let her take a job caring for the Mancusis’ many animals. Escaped snakes and sick hamsters keep her busy, while an argument within the Baby-Sitters Club makes the unusual assignment harder.

Inspired by Kristy’s club, Karen decides to start a cat-sitting business with her friends. Having cats of their own seems like a promising beginning, but finding customers and keeping the new group together prove challenging.

Karen feels overlooked when baby Emily joins the family and takes her place as the youngest sister. When Emily becomes ill, helping care for her gives Karen a new responsibility that challenges her feelings about the baby.

Karen’s day goes wrong from the moment she cannot find her favorite jeans. Disappointments pile up, even Boo-Boo refuses to play, and Karen’s efforts to improve things seem only to lead to more trouble.

Kristy plans a huge babysitting outing so mothers can enjoy a child-free Mother’s Day. Organizing the surprise keeps the club busy, while her own mother’s secretive behavior leaves Kristy wondering what is happening at home.

Jonathan thinks sleeping all day is normal until he sneaks outside and meets a neighborhood girl. Learning that his parents are vampires makes going to school and inviting friends home much more complicated than he expected.

Dawn and Claudia take four children sailing toward Greenpoint Island, expecting a race and picnic. A sudden storm prevents their return, leaving the missing group to cope while their friends wait anxiously for news.

A lottery win funds the Baby-Sitters Club’s trip to California with Dawn. Surfing, a television appearance, and encounters with another babysitting club give the girls new adventures while testing how comfortably their friendships travel away from Stoneybrook.

Dawn thinks an older boy from California is her perfect match, but her friends notice how often he tells her what to do. Their concern puts her excitement about romance against questions of independence and respect.

Dawn expects her brother Jeff's visit from California to bring the blended Schafer-Spier family closer. Instead, hurt feelings and disagreements follow them on a Boston trip, leaving Dawn worried about whether everyone can get along.

Jessi's Aunt Cecelia moves in to look after the children and starts controlling Jessi's routines, appearance and club meetings. Jessi must show that being young doesn't mean she needs someone managing every part of her life.

Karen looks forward to birthday presents and parties at both her parents' houses. What she really wants is one celebration with her whole family together, and she struggles to make the adults understand that wish.

Karen believes Old Ben Brewer's ghost lives in her house, but the idea becomes frightening when she and Kristy expect an attic party on Halloween. A once entertaining ghost story now feels much too close to home.

Karen already has four grandmothers when a nursing-home program gives her a fifth. Grandma B's music and dances feel unfamiliar, leaving Karen to decide how to connect with someone whose interests seem so different from hers.

Karen hopes a new haircut will help her feel better about her glasses and missing teeth. When the salon gets it wrong, she worries about classmates' reactions and must find a way to regain her confidence.

Karen's talent for spelling takes her from a classroom bee toward bigger competitions and television. She loves winning, but her friends think she's showing off, forcing her to balance pride in her ability with their feelings.

Karen's first sleepover should mean spooky stories and fun with friends. A fight with Nancy changes the guest list, and an uncooperative new girl makes Karen wonder how to save both the party and her friendship.

Kristy babysits Susan, an autistic girl who plays music but does not speak. Hoping to help her stay in Stoneybrook rather than attend a special school, Kristy must confront her assumptions about what Susan needs.

Mary Anne and Dawn are thrilled that their parents plan to marry, turning best friends into stepsisters. As the wedding approaches, the girls face the changes that come with joining two households into one family.

Mary Anne and Stacey return to the Jersey shore to help care for the Pike children. Babysitting leaves room for summer romance, but complications with boys soon make the holiday harder to manage than Mary Anne expected.

Dawn begins receiving threatening messages and strange calls while babysitting. The harassment turns familiar jobs into frightening experiences, and she must work out who is behind it before fear disrupts her responsibilities and sense of safety.

Claudia is busy with her artwork when she takes on Rosie Wilder, a gifted child whose behavior alienates other people. Managing Rosie challenges Claudia to look beyond impressive talents and difficult manners toward the girl's need for friendship.

Claudia's hard work earns her a strong math-test grade, only for her teacher to accuse her of copying. The Baby-Sitters Club helps investigate the matching answers so she can defend both her achievement and her honesty.

A fire destroys the school attended by Stoneybrook children's pen pals. Dawn organizes a fundraiser and promises a huge sleepover as a reward, turning a generous idea into her most demanding babysitting assignment yet.

The eleven Rosso children spend summer in a rented beach house on Fire Island. Each gets a turn at the center of the story, as new experiences, worries and interests complicate life in a large family.

Jessi wins the leading role in her dance school's ballet, then finds her shoes stolen and receives threatening messages. The Baby-Sitters Club helps her investigate who wants her out of the show before the sabotage goes further.

Babysitting deaf child Matt Braddock introduces Jessi to sign language. As other Stoneybrook children want to learn, she also prepares a surprise for Matt, juggling a growing community project with the challenge of keeping her plans secret.

Karen, Hannie and Nancy call themselves the Three Musketeers and expect a summer spent together. When Hannie and Nancy make plans without her, Karen feels excluded and wonders what their promises of friendship really mean.

Bored with their usual activities, Karen and her friends organize a carnival with games and prizes. Once money starts coming in, they disagree over how to spend it, testing their ability to cooperate on a shared project.

Karen lends her expensive new doll to Nancy while her friend is sick, intending it as a temporary comfort. Nancy thinks the doll is a permanent gift, leaving Karen with an awkward misunderstanding to resolve.

Karen and Andrew are delighted with their new pet goldfish. When something happens to Karen's fish, Crystal Light, her excitement gives way to sadness, and she struggles to feel better about losing something she loves.

Karen enjoys her friendship with Amanda despite Hannie's dislike of the girl. When Amanda's family plans to move away, Karen must cope with losing a close friend while another friend treats the news much less seriously.

A home run makes Karen proud of her softball skills, but her new nickname is followed by a batting slump. With a team parade approaching, she worries that striking out has taken away her right to celebrate.

Karen and Ricky go from enemies to sweethearts, then start fighting again. Gum in a desk and hurtful teasing threaten their plans, leaving Karen to decide whether their classroom romance can survive another round of disagreements.

Karen loves Ms. Colman's lively second-grade lessons, so a strict substitute comes as an unpleasant surprise. New rules and chores make school feel different, and Karen must adjust while wishing her usual teacher would return.

Karen encourages everyone to make New Year's resolutions and makes plenty of her own. When she starts monitoring broken promises, her family calls her a spy, turning her enthusiasm for improvement into a source of conflict.

Karen looks forward to visiting her grandparents' Nebraska farm, with animals and tractor rides waiting for her. Getting there means her first flight alone, and she must face her nerves before the holiday can begin.

Kristy wants the Baby-Sitters Club to enter a float in Stoneybrook's baby parade. Planning costumes and managing small children proves harder than expected, while disagreements among the sitters threaten the teamwork needed to make the project succeed.

Teased for babysitting and discouraged by a poor track performance, Logan is pleased when a popular boy welcomes him into his crowd. Their daring activities draw him toward trouble, testing what he will do to fit in.

Mary Anne enjoys time apart from Logan but begins to miss him. A shared school assignment seems like a chance to reconnect, until Cokie Mason's interest in Logan complicates Mary Anne's hopes for restarting their relationship.

Mary Anne feels that her relationship with Logan leaves too little room for friends, reading and babysitting. When she asks for more time to herself, he misunderstands, forcing them to confront whether they can respect different needs.

Stacey invites the Baby-Sitters Club to New York City for a vacation. Shopping, sightseeing and encounters beyond Stoneybrook give the friends new experiences, while the unfamiliar city puts their confidence and ability to navigate together to the test.

Karen Brewer introduces a diary for readers to complete themselves. Questions about friends, family and wishes, along with space for daily experiences, invite children to record their own thoughts and keep a personal collection of secrets.

A sudden blizzard scatters the Baby-Sitters Club into snowbound houses, an airport and a dance school. While some care for stranded children, nobody has heard from Stacey, raising fears about her journey home from the mall.

A new babysitting client accuses Stacey of stealing a valuable ring and threatens to warn other families. Stacey and her friends investigate the disappearance to clear her name and protect the club's reputation and business.

Stacey develops a crush on the young teacher filling in for her math class and imagines their time together means more. Her friends worry about the age difference and her expectations, but she believes romance will work out.

School, babysitting and her parents' arguments leave Stacey overwhelmed as she begins feeling unwell. When her diabetes sends her to hospital, she and her friends face a health crisis that forces everyday pressures into a different perspective.

Kristy's stepfather invites her family and the Baby-Sitters Club to his family's cabin on Shadow Lake. Their summer vacation brings campfires, ghost stories, romance, and mysteries as the friends share adventures away from their usual lives in Stoneybrook.

Claudia struggles with grief and anger after her grandmother Mimi dies. She fills her time with painting, babysitting, and teaching children art, but staying busy cannot answer the painful question of how to say goodbye to someone she loves.

Dawn's enthusiasm for ecology leads her to teach children about protecting the Earth and propose a recycling center at school. Her friends support the idea, but her constant lectures begin driving away the people whose help she needs.

Dawn looks forward to meeting Logan's cousin Lewis, her pen pal, but worries that he will not like her. With a double date approaching, she changes her clothes, hair, and behavior to become the girl she thinks he wants.

Dawn expects becoming Mary Anne's stepsister to mean sharing clothes, a room, and late-night conversations. Living together proves harder when Mary Anne's habits, boyfriend, and babysitting jobs make Dawn wonder whether their friendship can survive being part of the same family.

Jessi babysits Derek Masters, a young television star whose classmates call him spoiled. She likes the boy behind the celebrity image, but his stories about Hollywood soon make her question whether babysitting and ballet are exciting enough for her.

Jessi is surprised to be chosen for a synchronized swimming competition, discovering that ballet experience does not make water routines easy. As she and her partner practice, her friends' confidence in a gold medal adds pressure to an unfamiliar challenge.

Karen feels jealous when she learns that Nancy's mother is expecting a baby. Nancy's promise to share her new sibling turns Karen's envy into excitement, and the friends eagerly wait for the birth and imagine introducing the baby at school.

Karen loves April Fools' Day and starts celebrating with tricks on her classmates. A new plan targets her whole big-house family, but taking her pranks beyond school raises the possibility that Karen herself will get the biggest surprise.

Learning about spring makes Karen especially interested in baby animals. When she finds a duck nesting outside her classroom, Karen and her classmates watch for the eggs to hatch and discover what it means to care for the new ducklings.

Karen finds a stray cat in the toolshed and is delighted when it gives birth to five kittens. Naming them and sending birth announcements is fun, but finding a suitable home for every kitten becomes a much harder responsibility.

Karen enjoys writing to a second-grader in New York until her pen pal's boasting makes her feel competitive. She invents impressive stories about herself, then faces trouble when the other class plans a visit that could expose her exaggerations.

Karen's father puts her in charge of the pumpkin patch, and she happily sells pumpkins while keeping an enormous one for herself. When someone begins smashing pumpkins around the neighborhood, Karen and her friends worry about protecting theirs until Halloween.

Karen needs glasses just as school picture day approaches, but choosing pretty frames helps her feel grown up. Ricky's teasing changes that confidence into worry, leaving Karen to decide how to face him and her upcoming class photograph.

Karen's class is learning about wild animals and eagerly awaiting a trip to the zoo. When flu spreads through the classroom, Karen worries that the outing will be canceled, while also fearing that the children might make the animals sick.

Natalie trusts Karen with an important secret, but Karen cannot resist passing it on. When Natalie discovers what happened, her anger leaves Karen facing the consequences of gossip and the challenge of repairing a friendship she has hurt.

Jake Kuhn, a child on Kristy's softball team, disappears after she is one of the last people to see him. With the police unable to find him, Kristy and her friends search desperately while she struggles with guilt and fear.

Kristy dislikes the lunches and class activities at Stoneybrook Middle School and decides to run for class president. Her plans for improvement raise another question: whether she can add the job to schoolwork, softball coaching, babysitting, and running the club.

Logan is busy balancing babysitting with football and track tryouts when other athletes begin teasing him about caring for children. His sudden decision to quit babysitting forces him to reconsider how much his work and friendships matter.

Mallory's love of horse stories and daydreams makes riding lessons seem like a dream come true. Once her parents agree and lessons begin, she discovers that real horses can be much more intimidating than the ones she imagines.