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For fans of Ann M. Martin: what to watch, read & play next

Cross-media picks for Ann M. Martin fans — films, series, games and books in the same vein.

For fans of The Baby-Sitters Club and Ann M. Martin's warm, character-driven fiction, these picks share a common thread: young people — often girls — navigating friendship, family, and responsibility together. Whether it's a tight-knit group launching a shared venture, a cross-generational bond deepening over a quiet summer, or a teen holding a household steady, the emotional core is the same: care given, tested, and renewed.

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Frequently asked

What should I watch if I love Ann M. Martin's books?

Start with The Baby-Sitters Club (2020 Netflix series), a warm contemporary adaptation of the books, then try The Summer Book (2025) for the same tender, girl-centred emotional storytelling in a very different register.

Are there books for Ann M. Martin fans beyond the Baby-Sitters Club series?

Dear Pen Pal from the Mother-Daughter Book Club series captures a similar mix of friendship, school pressure, and family loyalty, while Babysitting Bandit delivers girl-detective energy for readers who loved the BSC's can-do spirit.

Are there games for fans of Ann M. Martin's gentle, character-focused style?

Tiny Bookshop is an ideal match — a cozy narrative management game about community and quiet purpose — and A Memoir Blue offers a deeply emotional, mother-daughter story told as an interactive poem.

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