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The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. Martin, Raina TelgemeierScholastic Incorporated2015-09-29ISBN 9780545886215160 pages
The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day

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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 a terrible fight breaks out among the four Babyssitters Club friends, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to sit by herself at lunch, make new friends, and deal with her overprotective father without advice from the BSC gang. But the worst part is when she faces a terrible baby-sitting predicament, and she can't find any help. Luckily, Mary Anne rises to the occasion. Not only does she handle all her problems with aplomb, she also manages to get the BSC back together again.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day appropriate for a 7-year-old?

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  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have violence?

    No violence detected in the search results.

  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have scary content?

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  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have religious themes?

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  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative addresses broader societal issues, including racial traumas, and features characters of diverse ethnic backgrounds, such as Claudia, who is Japanese American, and Dawn, who is Latina.

  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have profanity?

    There is minimal swearing, with phrases like 'oh my God' and 'shut up' mentioned, but no strong language is present.

  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have sexual identity?

    The story includes elements of teenage crushes and relationships, with some references to flirting and light kissing between characters. However, there is no explicit sexual content.

  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have gender roles?

    The story portrays various gender roles, with characters like Kristy taking on leadership roles while others, like Mary Anne, are depicted as more reserved. The narrative explores themes of friendship and the dynamics of female relationships.

  • Does The Baby-Sitters Club 03. Mary Anne Saves the Day have lgbtq+ themes?

    The narrative includes characters with LGBTQ+ identities, such as Claudia's sister, who is a lesbian, and Dawn, who is identified as pansexual. The story normalizes these identities within the context of the characters' relationships and interactions.