Karen's in Love

ISBN 0590436457 - Although I like the ties between the BSC series and the Little Sister series, I'm finding that the BSLS books are better the less they mention Kristy. I don't know why that is, but it seems to be the pattern lately. Karen's in Love is fun and funny, in part because these little kids seem to live in a world entirely of their own making. Karen has been engaged to Ricky for a little while and Valentine's Day is coming. The class is having a party and everything would be fine except for one thing: Pamela. Karen is sure, after Ricky is actually nice to Pamela at her birthday party, that he likes her more. What that means for Karen's wedding plans, she doesn't know. She's not even sure what it means for Valentine's Day! Will they make up? Will Ricky end up marrying Pamela? I myself, once a kindergarten bride, don't remember being quite as organized or motivated as Karen, which is why I look at her with awe and amusement. She's a very real-seeming character and so are her friends. Except for their ability to throw together a wedding in 48 hours, which is beyond real and into wonder-kids! Martin's ability to write for them and switch gears to write for her older series never ceases to astound me. RL 3, ages 7-9 - AnnaLovesBooks

I love reading about everything with the way it was descriptively written. From pamela harding's birthday to the valentine's day breakfast at the little & activities at school to the wedding and planning, although it is kind of silly having a pretend wedding in second grade, I don't think that would fly today! Still a cute book though.

I love this book! karen is too young to fall in love, but it's cute and sweet and the way the author has written it descriptively is so good, especially the parts where she's celebrating valentine's day and at pamela's birthday party! It really gets you in the mood to celebrate

I started reading about karen when i was 7.I REALLY liked the books. I kept reading them, but karen stated to be too young.... now I am 14. I have read almost all the books and I love them. but karen DOES NOT GROW UP!my favorite book was karen's in love!!!!!!!!

I started to read "Karen" books in 2nd grade beginning w/ a four book set 9-12. At that time i was 6. I was jealous because she was older than me. Now I am 13 and as old as Kristy her step sister which really bothers me. Dont get me wrong, i loved those books and everytime i go to a book store i check on see if see has gotten any older but she hasn't. She is still 7 1/2, but only if she got older....... BTW Karen's in Love was my fave Karen book