Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language!
Soon all the neighborhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all -- she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her performance?
Frequently asked questions
Is Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the search results. The content focuses on friendships and family dynamics without any mention of violent acts. No scary content detected in the search results. The themes are light-hearted and focus on relatable childhood experiences.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have violence?
No violence detected in the search results. The content focuses on friendships and family dynamics without any mention of violent acts.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have scary content?
No scary content detected in the search results. The themes are light-hearted and focus on relatable childhood experiences.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the search results. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have racial/cultural content?
The narrative includes themes of race as Jessi is a Black character. However, there are critiques regarding the portrayal of bullying and systemic discrimination, suggesting that racial aspects are not fully addressed.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results. The content is appropriate for a middle-grade audience.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results. The content does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results. The narrative centers around middle school experiences and friendships.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have gender roles?
No specific gender roles detected in the search results. The narrative does not promote traditional or modern feminist themes explicitly.
Does Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #12) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The focus is primarily on Jessi's experience with sign language and her role in the Baby-Sitters Club.
