Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) — 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
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?
About the Author
Ann M. Martin is the author of Ten Rules for Living with My Sister, Ten Good and Bad Things About My Life, and Everything for a Dog, all from Feiwel and Friends. She won a Newbery Honor Award for A Corner of the Universe, and is the author of the beloved Baby-sitters Club series. She lives in upstate New York.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
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Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have violence?
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Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have scary content?
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Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have religious themes?
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Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Black character, Jessi, and addresses her experiences with bullying in ballet class. However, the framing suggests an attempt to downplay racial aspects of her treatment, which may lead to a critique of how race is handled in the narrative.
Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have profanity?
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Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have climate change?
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Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have sexual identity?
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Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have gender roles?
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Does Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, 16) have lgbtq+ themes?
The narrative includes themes related to LGBTQ+ identities, such as coming out as pansexual and lesbian, and supporting a transgender child. However, these themes are not explicitly detailed in the specific book 'Jessi's Secret Language' but are mentioned in relation to the broader series and adaptations.
