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Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2014-01-28ISBN 9780545690300160 pages
Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39)

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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

The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters!

There's some bad news in the Pike family: Mallory's dad has just lost his job. And since money is going to be tight until Mr. Pike finds a new job, all eight of the Pike kids decide to help out.Nicky gets a paper route, Vanessa tries selling her poetry, and Mallory takes a baby-sitting job in Kristy's ritzy neighborhood. But being around the Delaneys only makes Mallory feel poor. They have a cat that cost $400 and tennis courts in their backyard!Poor Mallory--she needs the Baby-sitters now more than ever!The best friends you'll ever have--with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in the narrative of 'Poor Mallory'. The search results discuss themes of bullying and exclusion but do not indicate actual violence. No scary content detected in the narrative of 'Poor Mallory'. The search results do not indicate any frightening themes.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have violence?

    No violence detected in the narrative of 'Poor Mallory'. The search results discuss themes of bullying and exclusion but do not indicate actual violence.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the narrative of 'Poor Mallory'. The search results do not indicate any frightening themes.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs detected in the narrative of 'Poor Mallory'. The search results do not indicate any religious themes.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in 'Poor Mallory'. While there are mentions of characters from diverse backgrounds in the broader series, this specific book does not focus on race or racism.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have profanity?

    The narrative includes mild profanity, such as the phrase 'posh-as-fuck', indicating some informal language. This is not typical for children's literature.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the narrative of 'Poor Mallory'. The search results do not indicate any environmental discussions.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the narrative of 'Poor Mallory'. The search results do not mention any sexual themes or content.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have gender roles?

    The narrative portrays traditional gender roles, as the characters engage in babysitting and related activities, which are often gendered. However, there is no explicit critique or promotion of these roles.

  • Does Poor Mallory (The Baby-Sitters Club #39) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Poor Mallory'. The search results do reference inclusivity in the broader Baby-Sitters Club series, but not specifically in this book.