Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20)
Scholastic Inc. 2012
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Retailer links may be affiliate links.
Genre
Themes
- friendship
- teamwork
- leadership
- sportsmanship
- perseverance
- inclusion
- self-confidence
- first crush
About this book
Kristy starts a softball team for younger kids in Stoneybrook, turning a group of eager beginners into Kristy’s Krushers. Between wild practices and Jackie “the walking disaster” Rodowsky’s hilarious mishaps, the team learns what it means to stick together. When a tougher rival, Bart’s Bashers, challenges them, Kristy has to balance leadership, nerves, and a brand-new crush. Perfect for readers who like sports, friendship, and funny, feel-good underdog stories.
Setting: suburban Stoneybrook, Connecticut; community softball fields; contemporary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20) right for my child?
Yes — Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.4, 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, teamwork, leadership.
How long does it take to read Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20) takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20) 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 Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20)?
Kristy and the Walking Disaster: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #20) has an AR reading level of 4.4, 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.