Karen's Good-bye is the nineteenth book in the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series. This is also the first book in the series in which Melody Korman appears.
Back Cover Summary[]
Some kids (like Hannie) think Amanda is a snob. But Karen doesn't care. She and Amanda are friends. They have lots of fun together, diving for pennies in the pool and dressing up like Lovely Ladies.
But now there's bad news! Amanda's family is moving away. Hannie thinks this is funny. But Karen is so sad. How can she say good-bye to one of her best friends?
Summary[]
Karen's friend Amanda Delaney is moving away! After finding out that her friend is moving away, Karen tries to make Amanda's last days in Stoneybrook memorable. The two of them play together and take lots of pictures of Amanda's house and the neighborhood friends. Karen even throws a surprise party for Amanda.
Characters in this book[]
Karen's Family
- Karen Brewer
- Andrew Brewer
- Big House - Watson Brewer, Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer, Charlie Thomas, Sam Thomas, Kristy Thomas, David Michael Thomas, Emily Michelle Brewer, Nannie
- Little House - Seth Engle, Lisa Engle
Kids
Adults
- Ms. Colman
- Mr. and Mrs. Delaney
Places in this Book[]
- Little House
- Big House
- Delaney Family house
- Stoneybrook Academy
- Lawrenceville (mentioned)
Trivia[]
- Pop culture and real life references: The Little Mermaid, Nintendo, Dr. Dolittle, Barbie and Ken, Michael Jackson, Mister Ed.
- The going-away party Karen throws for Amanda is mentioned in Dawn's Big Move.
- Karen ignores Amanda when she says snobby things.
- Continuity: Karen recalls when Louie had to be put down from Kristy and the Snobs and when her Crystal Light died in Karen's Goldfish. Karen remembers her New Year's resolution from Karen's New Year.
- The pool stuff wasn't packed at the Delaney house and had to be done last minute.
- Hannie said good-bye to Amanda and wished her luck even though she didn't like her.
- It's never stated why the Delaney's moved.
- Kristy writes in the good-bye card to be nice to her baby-sitters.
- Sam writes in the good-bye card with a few lines.
- Karen was glad that Melody was going to Stoneybrook Day School rather then Stoneybrook Academy.