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Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2012-12-01ISBN 9780545533928176 pages
Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16)

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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 knows a secret language! She learned it from Matt Braddock, the BSC's newest charge. Matt's been deaf since birth, and he uses sign language to speak. Since Jessi is Matt's baby-sitter, she's been using sign language, too.Soon all the kids in Stoneybrook want to learn to sign . . . which keeps the Baby-sitters busy. Jessi's the busiest of all: she working on another secret just for Matt. Will she be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event?The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There are no depictions of violence in 'Jessi's Secret Language.' The narrative focuses on personal and social themes without violent content. There are no elements of scary content in 'Jessi's Secret Language.' The book is suitable for children and does not include frightening themes.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have violence?

    There are no depictions of violence in 'Jessi's Secret Language.' The narrative focuses on personal and social themes without violent content.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have scary content?

    There are no elements of scary content in 'Jessi's Secret Language.' The book is suitable for children and does not include frightening themes.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in 'Jessi's Secret Language.' The content does not engage with any specific religion.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have racial/cultural content?

    The book features Jessi, a Black character, and addresses her experiences in ballet. However, there are critiques regarding how racial dynamics are represented, suggesting that the narrative downplays racial aspects of bullying against her.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have profanity?

    No profanity is detected in 'Jessi's Secret Language.' The language used is appropriate for the intended age group.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in 'Jessi's Secret Language.' The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have sexual identity?

    There is no sexual content in 'Jessi's Secret Language.' The book is aimed at a young audience and does not include any age-inappropriate themes.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have gender roles?

    The book does not explicitly engage with themes of gender roles. While it features female protagonists, it does not promote or critique specific gender expectations.

  • Does Jessi's Secret Language: Classic Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club #16) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative of 'Jessi's Secret Language.' While the broader series includes topics such as coming out and supporting transgender individuals, these themes are not central to this specific book.