Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99)
Scholastic Inc. 2015
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- trust and honesty
- jealousy
- first relationships
- independence
- responsibility
- self-discovery
- loyalty
About this book
Stacey heads to New York City for a week-long baby-sitting job and can’t wait for the excitement of the city and time with her friends. But her boyfriend’s strange, distant behavior leaves her worried and unsure what to believe. Juggling big-city responsibility, loyal friendships, and confusing feelings, Stacey has to decide what’s best for her heart. A relatable read for middle graders who enjoy friendship drama, city adventures, and classic Baby-Sitters Club problem-solving.
Setting: New York City and Stoneybrook, contemporary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99) right for my child?
Yes — Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99) 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, trust and honesty, jealousy.
How long does it take to read Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99) takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99) has an AR quiz available, worth 3 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 Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99)?
Stacey's Broken Heart (The Baby-Sitters Club #99) 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.