Karen's Home Run
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Karen's Home Run

Written by Ann M. Martin

Book #18 in the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series

Karen's home run glory turns to a strikeout curse. Can she reclaim her swing?

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112 pages· 10,890 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 420L
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Bookroo's summary

Karen loves playing for the Krushers softball team, especially after hitting a home run. But her new nickname, Home Run Karen, seems to jinx her, turning her into a strikeout queen. With the big parade approaching, Karen must overcome her slump and prove she belongs on the team. Will she find her swing in time, or will her confidence strike out for good?

From the publisher

It’s fun to be a Baby-sitters’ Little Sister!Karen plays on the Krushers softball team. One day when the Krushers are in a game, Karen hits a home run! So she starts calling herself Home Run Karen.But that jinxes Karen, and she can’t hit at all. She even strikes out.How can Karen march with the Krushers in the big parade when she’s nothing but a stikeout queen?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
10,890
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
420L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
December 30, 2025
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781546179290

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