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Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2015-03-31ISBN 9780545792196160 pages
Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95)

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Gender roles
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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

When Kristy's friend, Bart, decides that he wants to be her real boyfriend, Kristy is afraid to tell him that she does not feel the same and enlists the help of Mary Anne for courage in expressing herself.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes a scene where a character experiences distress after getting bubblegum stuck in her hair, leading to a haircut. Additionally, there are mentions of Bart's behavior being described as strong and somewhat forceful, which raises concerns about consent. No scary content detected in the book's narrative or themes.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have violence?

    The book includes a scene where a character experiences distress after getting bubblegum stuck in her hair, leading to a haircut. Additionally, there are mentions of Bart's behavior being described as strong and somewhat forceful, which raises concerns about consent.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the book's narrative or themes.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the book's narrative or themes.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the book's narrative.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book's narrative or themes.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have climate change?

    No climate-related themes detected in the book's narrative or themes.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have sexual identity?

    The book explores themes of young relationships, with Bart expressing a desire for a romantic connection with Kristy, which she finds confusing and somewhat uncomfortable. This raises issues related to consent and the dynamics of young love.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have gender roles?

    The book features Kristy as a tomboy and explores her relationships with male characters, reflecting traditional gender dynamics. However, it also hints at the complexity of these roles as Kristy navigates her feelings towards Bart.

  • Does Kristy + Bart? (The Baby-Sitters Club #95) have lgbtq+ themes?

    The narrative hints at Kristy's potential queerness, with some readers interpreting the text as suggesting she may be gay. Additionally, the updated series features LGBTQ+ characters, such as Claudia's sister being a lesbian.