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Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88)

by Ann M. Martin

Scholastic Inc. 2015

Great fit for 4th grade

Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14

4th grade English Juvenile Fiction
115
Pages
4
AR Points
3.3h
Read time
AR Quiz Available

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Genre

Realistic Fiction

Themes

  • friendship
  • family
  • moving and change
  • identity and belonging
  • honesty and communication
  • independence
  • decision-making
  • loyalty

About this book

Dawn loves her friends in Stoneybrook, but her heart keeps pulling her back to California. When she decides she may want to move back for good, she worries how to break the news to the Baby-sitters Club—and what it will mean for the group. As rumors swirl and feelings get hurt, Dawn learns how important honesty and communication are. Fans of the series will enjoy the relatable emotions, strong friendships, and real-life choices Dawn faces.

Setting: suburban Stoneybrook, Connecticut, and coastal California, contemporary 1990s

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88) right for my child?

Yes — Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88) 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, family, moving and change.

How long does it take to read Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88)?

At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88) takes around 3.3h to finish. The book has 30,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88) have an AR quiz?

Yes — Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88) 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 Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88)?

Farewell Dawn (The Baby-Sitters Club #88) 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.