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Ann M. Martin
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye
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Part of "The Baby-Sitters Club" series
"Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye" by Ann M. Martin is the sixth book in the beloved "The Baby-Sitters Club" series. In this installment, the club faces one of its biggest challenges yet as Stacey McGill, one of the founding members, prepares to move away from Stoneybrook to start a new life in New York City with her father. Throughout the book, Stacey grapples with the idea of leaving her friends and the town she's grown to love behind. At the same time, her fellow club members, Kristy Thomas, Mary Anne Spier, Claudia Kishi, and Mallory Pike, struggle to come to terms with the loss of their friend and the future of the Baby-Sitters Club. Martin does an excellent job of exploring the complex emotions that come with change and the importance of friendship. The characters are well-developed, and their reactions to Stacey's departure feel authentic and relatable. The book also touches on themes of family, responsibility, and growing up. "Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye" is a quick and engaging read that will appeal to fans of the series and newcomers alike. It's a great addition to any middle-grade library and a perfect choice for book clubs and classrooms. Overall, "Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye" is a heartwarming and poignant story that reminds readers of the power of friendship and the importance of cherishing the memories we make with the people we love...
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