Susan ##ne Martin 's latest book , ` ` Rain Reign , '' hit shelves Tuesday . When I was growing up , some of my favorite books were light fantasy , like the `` Doctor Dolittle '' books , `` Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , '' `` James and the Giant Peach '' and `` Mr. Popper 's Penguins , '' but for whatever reason when I began writing , the stories were much more realistic . Martin is best known for her popular ` ` Baby - Sitters Club '' series . Martin has tackled many issues in her books for children .
Susan ##ne Martin 's latest book , ` ` Rain Reign , '' hit shelves Tuesday . Martin is best known for her popular ` ` Baby - Sitters Club '' series . Martin has tackled many issues in her books for children .