The Baby-sitters Club graphic novels are a rare case where the remake might actually be better than the original. By stripping away the 80s dust and leaning into high-quality visual storytelling, these books have managed to make 'being a good friend' look cool again.

In Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye, the stakes feel real without being traumatic. It’s a masterclass in middle-grade emotional intelligence, wrapped in a package that kids will actually finish in one sitting. If you have a kid who is 'over' traditional chapter books, this is your secret weapon.