Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111)
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
- fitting in
- self-confidence
- empathy
- peer pressure
- boundaries
- mentoring
- identity
About this book
Stacey is juggling school, baby-sitting, and fall activities when a shy new girl named Tess arrives in Stoneybrook. Wanting to help, Stacey offers fashion and makeup tips to boost Tess’s confidence—but Tess isn’t as eager to change as Stacey expects. As plans backfire, Stacey has to rethink what real friendship and support look like. Middle-grade readers enjoy the relatable drama, friendship dynamics, and everyday humor of the Baby-Sitters Club world.
Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut, contemporary 1990s middle school and babysitting jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111) right for my child?
Yes — Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.5, 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, fitting in, self-confidence.
How long does it take to read Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111) takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111) 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 Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111)?
Stacey's Secret Friend (The Baby-Sitters Club #111) has an AR reading level of 4.5, 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.