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California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2013-07-30ISBN 9780545630825272 pages
California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Who would believe it - the Baby-sitters have won the lottery! And with their winning money, the girls are all going with Dawn to... California!What adventures they have. Jessi lands a (tiny) part in a TV show, Kristy gets into a kind-of-fight with Dawn's We Love Kids Club, and Stacey turns into a surfer girl! And in between all that excitement, they still have time for baby-sitting, sight-seeing, and the beach.How can they go back to Stoneybrook now that they've turned into California girls?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

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  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have violence?

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  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have scary content?

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  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have religious themes?

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  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have racial/cultural content?

    The series features racially diverse characters and includes discussions about inclusivity. However, explicit racism is not a central theme.

  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have profanity?

    Mild language is present, including phrases like 'oh my God' and 'shut up', but no strong profanity is reported.

  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have climate change?

    The narrative includes themes of climate change activism and organic diets, suggesting a normalization of environmental consciousness among the characters.

  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have sexual identity?

    The series includes themes of teenage crushes and relationships, with mentions of flirting and kissing. However, the content is framed as age-appropriate for the target audience.

  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have gender roles?

    The series promotes themes of female empowerment and entrepreneurship among the characters, showcasing diverse roles and responsibilities for girls. This reflects modern feminist ideals.

  • Does California Girls! (The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special #5) have lgbtq+ themes?

    The narrative includes themes of coming out as pansexual and lesbian, as well as supporting a transgender child. These topics are mentioned in the context of inclusivity and respect within the series.