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Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2)

by Ann M. Martin

Scholastic Inc. 2014

Great fit for 4th grade

Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14

4th grade English Juvenile Fiction
185
Pages
6
AR Points
6.5h
Read time
AR Quiz Available

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Genre

Mystery

Themes

  • friendship
  • teamwork
  • courage
  • stalking and personal safety
  • loyalty
  • trust
  • resilience
  • mystery and suspense

About this book

Someone seems to be watching the Baby-sitters, and a string of close calls has the club on edge. Hoping to get away from the stress, the girls head to the mountains for a skiing weekend—only to find the danger has followed them. With their trademark teamwork and friendship, they piece together clues and try to stay safe. A fast, suspenseful read for Baby-sitters Club fans who like mysteries with just the right amount of scare.

Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut, and a snowy New England ski resort (contemporary/1990s)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2) right for my child?

Yes — Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.4, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, teamwork, courage.

How long does it take to read Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2)?

At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2) takes around 6.5h to finish. The book has 58,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2) have an AR quiz?

Yes — Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2) has an AR quiz available, worth 6 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.

What grade level is Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2)?

Baby-Sitters Beware (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Mystery #2) has an AR reading level of 4.4, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.