Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13)
Scholastic Inc. 2012
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- change and moving
- loyalty
- identity and belonging
- growing up
- teamwork
- resilience
About this book
Stacey McGill is moving back to New York, and the Baby-sitters Club has to face a big change. Claudia struggles with losing her best friend while the rest of the club figures out how to keep things running smoothly. This heartfelt story looks at friendship, growing up, and handling good-byes with grace. Perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy realistic, relatable school and friendship drama with a warm, supportive group of friends.
Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut, with ties to New York City; contemporary middle school life
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13) right for my child?
Yes — Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.2, 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, change and moving, loyalty.
How long does it take to read Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13) takes around 3.0h to finish. The book has 27,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13) 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 Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13)?
Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #13) has an AR reading level of 4.2, 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.