Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48)
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
- illness and resilience
- empathy and compassion
- community service
- hope and wishes
- responsibility
- family support
- courage
About this book
Jessi volunteers with the Kids Can Do Anything Club and meets Danielle, a funny, upbeat nine-year-old who’s facing cancer with incredible courage. Spending time together, Jessi learns what real strength, empathy, and friendship look like. This heartfelt Baby-Sitters Club story is accessible for middle-grade readers and invites thoughtful conversations about helping others. Fans love its mix of caring friendships, everyday babysitting adventures, and an inspiring message of hope.
Setting: suburban Stoneybrook, Connecticut, contemporary to the series
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) right for my child?
Yes — Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) 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, illness and resilience, empathy and compassion.
How long does it take to read Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) takes around 3.2h to finish. The book has 29,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) 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 Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48)?
Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) 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.