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Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2014-03-25ISBN 9780545690416160 pages
Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48)

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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!

When Jessi volunteers to help supervise the Kids Can Do Anything Club, she meets nine-year-old Danielle. Danielle has a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor. And she has cancer.Jessi has never met anyone like Danielle before. Even though she's very sick, Danielle is courageous and hopeful. She even has two wishes. The first is to go to Disney World. The second is to graduate from elementary school. Jessi knows she has to be strong for Danielle, and so she makes a very special wish of her own.The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There is no mention of violence in the narrative of 'Jessi's Wish'. The search results indicate a focus on friendship and personal growth rather than violent themes. The narrative of 'Jessi's Wish' does not contain scary content. The search results suggest that the book addresses serious themes, such as illness, but does so in a manner suitable for children.

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have violence?

    There is no mention of violence in the narrative of 'Jessi's Wish'. The search results indicate a focus on friendship and personal growth rather than violent themes.

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have scary content?

    The narrative of 'Jessi's Wish' does not contain scary content. The search results suggest that the book addresses serious themes, such as illness, but does so in a manner suitable for children.

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have religious themes?

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

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have racial/cultural content?

    The book features Jessi, a Black character, and addresses her experiences, including her involvement in the Kids Can Do Anything Club. However, the search results indicate some critiques regarding the representation of race and the handling of racial issues in the series.

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the narrative of 'Jessi's Wish'. The search results indicate that the book is appropriate for children, with little to no swearing.

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Jessi's Wish'. The search results do not indicate any environmental issues or activism related to climate change.

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'Jessi's Wish'. The search results describe the book's themes as focusing on friendship and personal challenges without any sexual elements.

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have gender roles?

    There are no explicit traditional or modern gender roles discussed in 'Jessi's Wish'. The search results focus on the characters' diverse contributions to the group without emphasizing specific gender roles.

  • Does Jessi's Wish (The Baby-Sitters Club #48) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Jessi's Wish'. The search results primarily discuss the broader series and its adaptations, which include LGBTQ+ representation, but not specifically in this book.