Abby's Un-Valentine (Baby-Sitters Club, 127)

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Summary: Abby is getting sick of all the Valentine craziness
Review: Abby mostly hates Valentine's Day, except for the fact that it happens in winter, so her allergies usually aren't acting up. She also likes the chocolate and candy part. Ross, a guy from Abby's English class, asks her to the SMS Valentine's Day dance. Abby turns him down and explains that she isn't into all the Valentine hype. However, Ross keeps trying to change Abby's mind and won't give up. All of the BSC members (except Kristy) can't understand why Abby doesn't want to date and is happy by herself. Abby plots to set her twin, Anna, up with Ross. I think this book is somewhat unrealistic in the fact that Abby and Kristy have an "Ew! Boys!" attitude. By eighth grade, most girls are ready to date. At least in the California Diaries series, the girls are interested in guys and date. But it was cool that Abby followed her own instincts and didn't go out with Ross. A sad part of the book occurs when the Thomas family has to give Scout back to the leader dog foundation when her training period up. Overall, this was a good BSC book, but not one of my favorites.

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Summary: Good illustration on the pressures to have a boyfriend...
Review: This book reminded my a little of the Fabulous Five's "The Boyfriend Dilemma." In it Abby's not interested in dating, but some of the other kids are not very understanding. Even some of the BSC members lapse a little here. But I was glad that Abby didn't cave in to the pressure and that finally her friends came around and supported her, even Claudia & Mary Anne, who have boyfriends(when are Mary Anne & Logan going to break up-they're mismatched & it would be so stupid if they stuck together much longer). In "The Boyfriend Dilemma", Christie's friends weren't very supportive of Christie's desire not to date. I liked the ending where Kristy & Abby go to a movie together instead of the dance. I also like how all the members of the BSC put priority on their friendship, even when they have boyfriends. I loved the message that you don't need a date to have a good time. Also kind of cute & funny that Abby wound up winning a heart-shaped box of candy(and turned red over it!) The one thing that was missing from this book...Mallory! I hope she comes back soon; the club's not the same without her.

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Summary: Baby Sitters club
Review: This book was about a group of young teens Baby sitting and they was haveing alot of problems, it was therer first time and they didn't know what to do. I relly did like this book it tought me alot about Baby sitting. YES, I would recommend this book to other people like young children, and it would be better for young Teens. Because to me it seem to me like if it could teach me alot it will also teach you alot.

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Summary: Baby Sitters club
Review: Yup, we've all read how moralistic this book is and how if Abby isn't ready for a realationship, then all the more power to her! I agree wholeheartidly but this story is like bones with no meat. It lacks depth and, well, OOPH. You know what I mean, I assume. It is like Anne wrote it in a few minutes, and then ran off to her publisher to get the book published. I love the BSC books, I have been an avid reader from the very start. But it is getting very clear to me that all the new BSC books are getting flowery and kind of, well, stupid. I think it's time to move on to a new series! :)