Karen's Prize: A Graphic Novel (Baby-sitters Little Sister #10) (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix)
#10 in Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series
What’s inside...
Second-grader Karen Brewer is determined to win her class’s month-long reading contest. Racing against her classmates, she piles up picture books and easy readers so she can report the highest number of finished titles. When Karen takes first place, she is thrilled—until she realizes her victory may not feel fair to everyone else. Karen must decide what matters more: having the trophy on her shelf or knowing she played by the same rules as her friends. Set in contemporary Stoneybrook, Connecticut, this full-color graphic novel adaptation follows Karen as she grapples with honesty, friendship, and good sportsmanship.
Character compass
Karen Brewer
Ricky Torres
Hannie Papadakis
Nancy Dawes
Ms. Colman
Discussion points
Why do you think Karen felt unsure after she won?
What makes a contest fair to everyone?
How can we admit mistakes without feeling ashamed?
What kinds of books do you enjoy and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out scenes to explore feelings.
Visit a library together to choose varied books.
Create a family reading challenge with shared rules.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: Karen admits her reading choices may be unfair.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to speak up when they feel uneasy about their actions.
Example Lesson: Fair Competition
Explanation: Class restructures the prize to include everyone.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to set ground rules that respect all players.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Karen takes ownership of her decision.
Real-World Application: Models apologizing and making amends at home or school.