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Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2012-12-01ISBN 9780545532594160 pages
Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12)

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

About this book

The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters!

Claudia has always been the most outrageous girl in her class . . . until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different--she dresses in hippie clothes, wears six earrings and work boots, and is the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met.Ashley says Claudia has artistic talent, too, but thinks Claudia should spend more time on her "calling" and stop wasting time on the Baby-sitters Club.The Baby-sitters are sick of Ashley Wyeth, and they feel like Claudia is a traitor. Claudia has to decide: either the BSC or the new girl--one of them's got to go!The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have violence?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have scary content?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have religious themes?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative includes characters of diverse racial backgrounds, particularly mentioning Claudia as Japanese American and Ashley as a person of color. However, race is not a central theme but is acknowledged in character dynamics.

  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have profanity?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have climate change?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have sexual identity?

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  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have gender roles?

    The book features female characters navigating friendships and societal expectations, with Claudia expressing creativity and individuality. The narrative reflects modern feminist themes through the characters' development and interactions.

  • Does Claudia and the New Girl: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have lgbtq+ themes?

    The narrative includes references to a teenage lesbian love affair and mentions of characters that may represent LGBTQ+ identities. The framing suggests a critique of societal norms regarding sexuality, particularly through the character dynamics involving Claudia and Ashley.