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Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2014-01-28ISBN 9780545690355176 pages
Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42)

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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!

Naturally, Jessi is thrilled when she earns the lead role her in dance school's latest ballet. But someone in class wants her out of the show. First Jessi's toe shoes are stolen. Then she gets all kinds of threatening messages!What kind of ballerina would want to scare Jessi? The Baby-sitters don't know, but they're not going to let anyone get away with it for long.The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes elements of threat, as Jessi receives threatening messages and has her toe shoes stolen, suggesting a mild level of violence related to the plot. The book contains elements of suspense and mild fear, as Jessi is scared by threatening messages and the mystery surrounding her dance performance.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have violence?

    The narrative includes elements of threat, as Jessi receives threatening messages and has her toe shoes stolen, suggesting a mild level of violence related to the plot.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have scary content?

    The book contains elements of suspense and mild fear, as Jessi is scared by threatening messages and the mystery surrounding her dance performance.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes are identified in the search results for the book.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have racial/cultural content?

    While Jessi is a character of color, the search results do not indicate that race is a central theme in this particular book.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results for the book.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or content are found in the search results for the book.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results for the book.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes are highlighted in the search results for the book.

  • Does Jessi and the Dance School Phantom (The Baby-Sitters Club #42) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Jessi and the Dance School Phantom'.