The Baby-Sitters Club #17: Mary Anne'S Bad Luck Mystery

The Baby-Sitters Club returns with Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery, a cozy middle-grade mystery that opens a Halloween-season case for the beloved club. Written for fans of the series and curious new readers, this paperback invites tweens and nostalgic readers alike into a world of friendship, quick wit, and a dash of spooky suspense. If you love a story that blends everyday courage with clever clues, you’ll feel right at home with Mary Anne and the gang. Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery unfolds in a warm, approachable voice that keeps chapters moving with brisk pacing. The book is structured around a string of clues and a setting familiar to fans of Stoneybrook, with a Halloween-forward mystery that tightens as the night approaches. The experience is enjoyable because readers ride along with Mary Anne and the club as they weigh friendship against fear, piece together the puzzle, and learn to trust their instincts. The storytelling remains character-driven, mixing heart, humor, and just the right touch of suspense, and this paperback edition brings back the beloved series with a fresh look and a Netflix tie-in that connects the pages to the screen. Halloween-themed mystery threaded with clues, surprises, and just enough spooky fun Mary Anne and the Baby-Sitters Club band together to investigate and solve it A mysterious note about a “bad-luck charm” ups the tension without spoiling the surprises Warm, accessible writing with humor, friendship, and real-life dilemmas Paperback edition with a fresh look and a nod to the Netflix adaptation After finishing Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery, readers gain confidence in friendship, courage, and the idea that problems can be solved by working together. The story leaves a warm, hopeful feeling and a lasting sense that a little spooky-season magic can spark stronger bonds and bigger adventures.