Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30)
by Ann M Martin
2025
Easy read — content targets 4th–8th grade
Reading level 3.9 (3rd grade) but themes aimed at ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- blended families
- change and adjustment
- responsibility
- empathy
- growing up
- community
- sisterhood
About this book
Mary Anne is over the moon—her dad and Dawn’s mom are getting married! Between wedding plans and babysitting jobs, the Baby-sitters Club rallies around two friends whose families are about to become one. As excitement builds, Mary Anne and Dawn also discover what it takes to balance big feelings, new routines, and loyal friendships. Warm, funny, and relatable, this story is perfect for readers who enjoy real-life family changes and the BSC’s trademark heart.
Setting: suburban Stoneybrook, Connecticut; contemporary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30) right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30). The reading level is AR 3.9, which is typical for 3rd 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, blended families, change and adjustment.
How long does it take to read Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30)?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30) takes around 3.5h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30) 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 Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30)?
Mary Anne and the Great Romance (the Baby-Sitters Club #30) has an AR reading level of 3.9, which places it at a 3rd 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.