Karen's Stepmother is the 49th book in the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series.
Back Cover Summary[]
Karen is spending more time at the big house now. And things sure are different! There are tons of people around, and chores to do. Plus, Karen has a new stepmother to get used to.
Elizabeth is okay at first. But then Karen gets in big trouble. And it is all her wicked stepmother's fault!
Summary[]
Karen and Andrew are assigned chores at the Big House since they'll be spending more time there now. Karen has trouble remembering to do her chores, and she has trouble getting used to spending more time with Elizabeth.
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
Kids
- Nancy Dawes
- Maria Kilbourne
- Papadakis Family: Hannie, Linny
- Korman Family: Melody, Bill
- Hsu Family: Timmy, Scott
Adults
- Ms. Colman
- Mrs. Papadakis
Places in this Book[]
- Big House
- Stoneybrook Academy (briefly)
Trivia[]
- The dedication in this book says "This book is in honor of my newest cousin Alyssa Suzanne Craft. Welcome!"
- Pop culture and real life references: Howliday Inn (book), The Wizard of Oz, Millions of Cats (book)
- This is the first book where Karen and Andrew start alternating months for the custody arrangements.
- Charlie drives Karen and her friends to school in the third chapter.
- Elizabeth has made up stories for her kids.
- Karen does not have assigned chores at her mother’s house.
- Andrew and Karen go to the Little House the Saturday before Mother's Day to celebrate.
- Sam agreed to help out with the go cart races.
- Bill Korman came in second in the go cart race. David Michael came in fourth.
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