Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn
Gareth Stevens Publishing 1988
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- competition
- family change
- divorce and blended families
- responsibility
- self-esteem
- teamwork
- empathy
About this book
The Baby-sitters Club decides to get involved when a Little Miss Stoneybrook pageant comes to town, and each sitter sponsors a different girl. Dawn juggles helping her contestant with the changes in her own life after her parents’ divorce. The story blends humor, friendship drama, and the ups and downs of competition. It’s a relatable, fast read for middle-grade readers who enjoy realistic school-and-family stories.
Setting: suburban Stoneybrook, Connecticut; community beauty pageant; babysitting jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn right for my child?
Yes — Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn 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, competition, family change.
How long does it take to read Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn takes around 4.2h to finish. The book has 38,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn have an AR quiz?
Yes — Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn 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 Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn?
Little Miss Stoneybrook-- and Dawn 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.