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Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Incorporated2014-05-27ISBN 9780545556309160 pages
Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55)

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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!

Jessi is honored--and surprised--when she's asked to participate in a synchronized swimming competition. Sure, Jessi knows ballet. But water ballet is a different story. All that swimming is hard work!Jessi and her partner practice their routines over and over again. Everyone--especially the Baby-sitters--is expecting them to win the gold. But Jessi's not so sure she can do it . . .The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not mention any violent content. No scary content is present in 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not indicate any frightening themes.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not mention any violent content.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have scary content?

    No scary content is present in 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not indicate any frightening themes.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not indicate any religious content.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have racial/cultural content?

    The book includes themes of race as it features Jessi, a character who is Black, and addresses issues of racism indirectly through character interactions. The narrative suggests that Jessi's success may be perceived through a racial lens, as indicated by a review mentioning concerns about being accused of racism if she does not win.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have profanity?

    No profanity is detected in 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not mention any use of strong language.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not mention any environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or content.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have gender roles?

    The book portrays traditional gender roles through Jessi's character, who is depicted as excelling in activities typically associated with femininity, such as synchronized swimming. The narrative suggests a reinforcement of these roles, as Jessi is described as 'annoyingly perfect' and always succeeding.

  • Does Jessi's Gold Medal (The Baby-Sitters Club #55) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Jessi's Gold Medal'. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to this specific book.