Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117)
Scholastic Inc. 2015
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
Themes include child abuse awareness
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- courage
- speaking up
- responsibility
- trust
- empathy
- child abuse awareness
- community support
About this book
Claudia takes a babysitting job with a new family and begins to notice signs that something isn’t right at home. With the support of the Baby-sitters Club, she learns to trust her instincts and reach out to responsible adults. Ann M. Martin handles a difficult topic with care, emphasizing safety, compassion, and doing the right thing. A thoughtful read for middle-grade fans who appreciate the BSC’s strong friendships and real-life issues.
Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut, contemporary suburban 1990s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117) right for my child?
Yes — Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.7, 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, courage, speaking up.
How long does it take to read Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117) takes around 3.2h to finish. The book has 29,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117) 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 Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117)?
Claudia and the Terrible Truth (The Baby-Sitters Club #117) has an AR reading level of 4.7, 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.