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Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2021-02-02ISBN 9781338304596160 pages
Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9)

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

About this book

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Gabriela Epstein!

Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class... until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and she's the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met.Ashley says Claudia is a great artist, too, but thinks she's wasting her artistic talent with The Baby-sitters Club. When Claudia starts spending more time with Ashley and missing BSC meetings, it becomes clear that Claudia has to make a decision -- one of them has to go!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the search results. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have violence?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have scary content?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have religious themes?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results. The series is noted for its inclusivity but does not focus on race as a central theme.

  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have gender roles?

    The narrative includes themes of female empowerment and artistic expression, particularly through Claudia's character, who is encouraged to focus on her art. However, the framing of gender roles is not explicitly stated.

  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #9) have lgbtq+ themes?

    The search results mention a teenage lesbian love affair in connection with the book, indicating that LGBTQ+ themes are present. However, the specific framing or normalization of these themes within the narrative is not clearly established.