Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7)
Scholastic Inc. 2014
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
- teamwork
- problem-solving
- loyalty
- animal welfare
- perseverance
- community
About this book
When one of Dawn’s pet-sitting charges—a giant, gentle Great Dane—vanishes, she’s sure something fishy is going on. Then Kristy’s new puppy disappears, too, and the Baby-sitters Club launches a full-on investigation. With clues to follow and suspects to consider, the friends work together to bring the missing dogs home. It’s a fast, friendly mystery that pet lovers and BSC fans will race through.
Setting: Stoneybrook, a suburban Connecticut town
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7) right for my child?
Yes — Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.6, 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, teamwork.
How long does it take to read Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7) takes around 2.7h to finish. The book has 24,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7) has an AR quiz available, worth 3 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 Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7)?
Dawn and the Disappearing Dogs (The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #7) has an AR reading level of 4.6, 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.