Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection)
Scholastic Inc. 2016
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- family and divorce
- identity and self-discovery
- moving and adjustment
- responsibility
- belonging
- empathy
- coming of age
About this book
When Dawn has to write her life story for an English class, she looks back on growing up between sunny California and Stoneybrook, Connecticut. She shares how friendships form, how families change, and what she’s learned from big and small babysitting adventures. Written in a personal, diary-like voice, it feels like getting to know a friend. Fans of the Baby-Sitters Club will enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at Dawn’s world and the relatable challenges of moving, fitting in, and finding your place.
Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut, and coastal California suburbs, late 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection) right for my child?
Yes — Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection) 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, family and divorce, identity and self-discovery.
How long does it take to read Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection) takes around 3.7h to finish. The book has 33,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection) has an AR quiz available, worth 5 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's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection)?
Dawn's Book (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection) 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.