“Behind her was my youngest brother, David Michael (seven, going on three). He was brandishing an ugly figurine carved from a coconut,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“There's no use asking Mom and Dad to talk to Nana about her punishment. They won't stand up to her. They never… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Adam,' I say, 'had good times and he had bad times.' I pause here and glance at Nana, see that she is… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Ermaline has entered the room noiselessly and is whispering to Nana. When she leaves, Nana and Papa start talking about friends of… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
For now, I just want things all safe and familiar. My life may not be perfect, but it is what I have known. — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
“Really, Kristy, a sweater with snowflakes and snowmen on it? You look like a four-year-old.” “Well, you’ve got sheep barrettes in your hair,” I… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
“So wear a leotard or something,” I suggested. “Do you think anyone would believe I sleep in my clothes?” she asked. “Probably not.” Mary… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
“I hoped that Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, and I - the Baby Sitters Club - would stay together for a long time.” — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
It's great that there are so many different kinds of books for kids and adults to choose from. I think an eclectic reader is… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
“On Claud, though, the look is very cool.) For example, today she was wearing a neon green tank top under a white oversized man’s… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
I love to read, and I don't believe that you have to finish one book before you start another. --Mallory Pike — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
I think the complaint that I hear most often from kids, even kids who like to write is that don't know what to write… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
I am fairly certain that my independent, high-spirited grandmother must have had a childhood similar to Betsy Ray'sAs I read about the School Entertainment… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
“I remembered that Stacey was wearing a matching top and skirt made of gray sweatshirt material with big yellow number tens all over it.… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
“I pick at what's left of the popcorn and think about the summer, the summer that was both awful and wonderful. I thank Adam,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
“She was wearing a wonderful Claudia outfit — a purple-and-white striped bodysuit under a gray jumper-thing. The legs of the bodysuit stretched all the… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share
