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Karen's Big Weekend is the 44th book in the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series.

Back Cover Summary[]

Karen's going to New York City for three whole days! She can't wait to see the Christmas tree, visit a gigundo toy store, and go shopping. Karen's sure she will find the coolest gifts for Hannie and Nancy.

Karen has so much fun in the city. But oops! The weekend is almost over. Karen doesn't have any presents yet. What is she going to do?

Summary[]

Karen Brewer and her brother, Andrew, just got a big surprise from their stepfather Seth, and their mom Lisa. They are going on a trip to the Big Apple for Christmas! They are going to do everything there! See plays, go ice-skating, and even visit Karen's pen pal, Maxie Medvin!

Characters in this book[]

Karen's Family

Kids

Adults

  • Mrs. and Mr. Medvin
  • Mr. and Mrs. Dawes (mentioned)
  • Mr. McBain - author signing books

Places in this book[]

  • Train Station
  • New York City
    • Grand Central Station
    • Stanmark Hotel
    • Rockfeller Plaza
    • Brentano's Bookstore (mentioned)
    • St. Patrick's Cathedral
    • Saks Fifth Avenue (mentioned)
    • New York Public Library (mentioned)
    • Lord and Taylor
    • Macy's
    • Plaza Hotel
    • FAO Schwarz
    • Mamma Leones
    • Radio City Music Hall
    • Maxie's apartment
    • New York Children's Museum (mentioned)
    • West Side Family Center
    • Rumpelmayer's
    • Unnamed theater
  • Big House

Trivia[]

  • Working titles for this book includes Karen's New York Trip and Karen's New York Vacation [1]
  • On the dedication page it says: "This book is in honor of the birth of James Lovell Hemphill Welcome!"
  • Continuity: Karen mentions Maxie, her pen pal she's had since Karen's Pen Pal on page 4. On page 62, Karen mentions meeting an author, which happened in Karen's Carnival.
  • Pop culture and real life references include: The Empire Strikes Back on page 21. The family sees Guys and Dolls in chapter 16. Christmas Time in New York City (book), This is New York (book), Macy's, Miracle on 34th Street, Eloise at the Plaza, Trump Tower,
  • Lisa buys Mrs. Papadakis a gift on page 68, implying they might be friends.
  • This is the first time Karen sees Maxie's apartment.
  • Nancy's family takes care of the Engle's pets.
  • This is the first time Karen and Andrew have soft pretzels.
  • This is the first time Karen goes to Rumpelmayer's, she goes with the big house family in Karen's Big Fight. Rumpelmayer's eventually closed in 1998.

Gallery[]

Baby-Sitters Little Sister Books
#1 Karen's Witch | #2 Karen's Roller Skates | #3 Karen's Worst Day | #4 Karen's Kittycat Club | #5 Karen's School Picture | #6 Karen's Little Sister | #7 Karen's Birthday | #8 Karen's Haircut | #9 Karen's Sleepover | #10 Karen's Grandmothers | #11 Karen's Prize | #12 Karen's Ghost | #13 Karen's Surprise | #14 Karen's New Year | #15 Karen's in Love | #16 Karen's Goldfish | #17 Karen's Brothers | #18 Karen's Home Run | #19 Karen's Good-bye | #20 Karen's Carnival | #21 Karen's New Teacher | #22 Karen's Little Witch | #23 Karen's Doll | #24 Karen's School Trip | #25 Karen's Pen Pal | #26 Karen's Ducklings | #27 Karen's Big Joke | #28 Karen's Tea Party | #29 Karen's Cartwheel | #30 Karen's Kittens | #31 Karen's Bully | #32 Karen's Pumpkin Patch | #33 Karen's Secret | #34 Karen's Snow Day | #35 Karen's Doll Hospital | #36 Karen's New Friend | #37 Karen's Tuba | #38 Karen's Big Lie | #39 Karen's Wedding | #40 Karen's Newspaper | #41 Karen's School | #42 Karen's Pizza Party | #43 Karen's Toothache | #44 Karen's Big Weekend | #45 Karen's Twin | #46 Karen's Baby-sitter | #47 Karen's Kite | #48 Karen's Two Families | #49 Karen's Stepmother | #50 Karen's Lucky Penny | #51 Karen's Big Top | #52 Karen's Mermaid | #53 Karen's School Bus | #54 Karen's Candy | #55 Karen's Magician | #56 Karen's Ice Skates | #57 Karen's School Mystery | #58 Karen's Ski Trip | #59 Karen's Leprechaun | #60 Karen's Pony | #61 Karen's Tattletale | #62 Karen's New Bike | #63 Karen's Movie | #64 Karen's Lemonade Stand | #65 Karen's Toys | #66 Karen's Monsters | #67 Karen's Turkey Day | #68 Karen's Angel | #69 Karen's Big Sister | #70 Karen's Grandad | #71 Karen's Island Adventure | #72 Karen's New Puppy | #73 Karen's Dinosaur | #74 Karen's Softball Mystery | #75 Karen's County Fair | #76 Karen's Magic Garden | #77 Karen's School Surprise | #78 Karen's Half Birthday | #79 Karen's Big Fight | #80 Karen's Christmas Tree | #81 Karen's Accident | #82 Karen's Secret Valentine | #83 Karen's Bunny | #84 Karen's Big Job | #85 Karen's Treasure | #86 Karen's Telephone Trouble | #87 Karen's Pony Camp | #88 Karen's Puppet Show | #89 Karen's Unicorn | #90 Karen's Haunted House | #91 Karen's Pilgrim | #92 Karen's Sleigh Ride | #93 Karen's Cooking Contest | #94 Karen's Snow Princess | #95 Karen's Promise | #96 Karen's Big Move | #97 Karen's Paper Route | #98 Karen's Fishing Trip | #99 Karen's Big City Mystery | #100 Karen's Book | #101 Karen's Chain Letter | #102 Karen's Black Cat | #103 Karen's Movie Star | #104 Karen's Christmas Carol | #105 Karen's Nanny | #106 Karen's President | #107 Karen's Copycat | #108 Karen's Field Day | #109 Karen's Show and Share | #110 Karen's Swim Meet | #111 Karen's Spy Mystery | #112 Karen's New Holiday | #113 Karen's Hurricane | #114 Karen's Chicken Pox | #115 Karen's Runaway Turkey | #116 Karen's Reindeer | #117 Karen's Mistake | #118 Karen's Figure Eight | #119 Karen's Yo-Yo | #120 Karen's Easter Parade | #121 Karen's Gift | #122 Karen's Cowboy | 8 x 2 = Sweet Sixteen
Super Specials
#1 Karen's Wish | #2 Karen's Plane Trip | #3 Karen's Mystery | #4 Karen, Hannie, and Nancy | #5 Karen's Baby | #6 Karen's Campout
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