I read the Babysitters Club books way back when they were published when I was a middle schooler. My sister bought the newest one from each Scholastic book order while I ordered the newest Girls of Canby Hall novel, and we'd swap books once we'd read our own.
I didn't read a lot of BSC books, but once I went into education, I was on a quest to acquire all of these books that my sister and I had enjoyed so much. I began looking at garage sales and used bookstores, and once I started teaching, re-reading the BSC books were about the only thing I could mentally handle. I could quickly get an entire book completed while riding the exercise book for forty minutes.
So, this holiday season I felt like it was the perfect time to revisit these childhood favorites. I picked up two of the super specials that were set in the winter. I probably had read them before, but didn't really recall anything about them. And it was delightful to curl up with these characters that feel like friends. I loved the special about the snowstorm that strands the BSC members in various locations and situation. I also loved the special that centered around a class trip in the winter to a lodge where many winter activities took place.
I predict that someday soon I'll be picking up another BSC book. I am so glad kids growing up now are still being exposed to these fun characters.
What books would you re-read for nostalgia reasons?
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