Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2)
Scholastic Inc. 2012
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- responsibility
- courage
- problem-solving
- teamwork
- independence
- community
- trust
About this book
Claudia and her friends in the Baby-Sitters Club are prepared for anything—until a string of mysterious phone calls and rumors of a local jewel thief have them on edge during babysitting jobs. As the girls create safety plans and look out for one another, Claudia learns to trust her instincts and her friends. This fast-paced, friend-centered mystery blends humor, light suspense, and relatable tween life. It’s a great pick for readers who enjoy realistic stories with just the right amount of thrills.
Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut (suburban, contemporary)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2) right for my child?
Yes — Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 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, responsibility, courage.
How long does it take to read Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2) takes around 2.8h to finish. The book has 25,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2) has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2)?
Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #2) has an AR reading level of 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.