Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23)
Scholastic Inc. 2013
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family and divorce
- friendship
- identity and belonging
- homesickness
- choices and consequences
- independence
- adjusting to change
About this book
Dawn heads back to California to visit her dad and is swept up in sunshine, surf, and all the West Coast fun—from the beach to Disneyland. She starts to wonder where she truly belongs: with her mom and friends in Stoneybrook or with her father by the ocean. Fans will enjoy Dawn’s easygoing voice, the strong Baby-Sitters Club friendships, and the relatable tug-of-war between two homes. A great pick for readers who like realistic stories about family, choices, and growing independence.
Setting: coastal Southern California (fictional Palo City) and Stoneybrook, Connecticut; late 1980s/early 1990s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23) right for my child?
Yes — Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23) 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 family and divorce, friendship, identity and belonging.
How long does it take to read Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23) takes around 3.2h to finish. The book has 29,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23) 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 Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23)?
Dawn on the Coast (The Baby-Sitters Club #23) 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.