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Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. Martin, Cynthia Yuan ChengScholastic, Incorporated2022-12-27ISBN 9781338616118176 pages
Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13)

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

About this book

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Cynthia Yuan Cheng!

Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in The Baby-sitters Club. With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne's even more worried -- what kind of spooky thing will happen next?

Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says. OR ELSE. Mary Anne has to follow the note's instructions. But who sent the charm? And why did they send it to Mary Anne?

The BSC might never see an end to their bad luck if they don't solve this mystery soon!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the search results. The story involves themes of bad luck and superstitions, particularly around Halloween, which could be considered mildly scary for children. The characters panic about bad luck and are involved in a mystery that includes elements of witchcraft.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have violence?

    No violence detected in the search results.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have scary content?

    The story involves themes of bad luck and superstitions, particularly around Halloween, which could be considered mildly scary for children. The characters panic about bad luck and are involved in a mystery that includes elements of witchcraft.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have religious themes?

    The story involves elements of superstition and witchcraft, with references to a mustard seed necklace as a symbol of faith. However, the framing is more focused on the superstition aspect rather than promoting any specific religious belief.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have gender roles?

    The narrative features female characters who are portrayed as proactive in solving a mystery, reflecting modern feminist themes of empowerment and teamwork among girls. However, traditional gender roles are not explicitly critiqued or reinforced.

  • Does Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #13) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results.