Babysitters Club Graphic Novel #15: BSCG #15: Claudia and The Bad Joke

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Jun 30, 2024

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A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Arley Nopra! Claudia isn’t worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do?
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