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The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Incorporated2020-08-04ISBN 9781338642261176 pages
The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9)

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

About this book

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show.

Dawn has always thought there was a secret passage hidden in her house. But that doesn't explain why creepy things happen when Dawn's at home, or the spooky noises coming from behind her bedroom wall.Dawn is sure there's a ghost in her house! And so are the other Baby-sitters Club members. But they're so busy with their jobs that they don't have time for a ghost hunt. Will Dawn and her friends solve the mystery . . . or will Dawn have to share her house with a ghost?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence detected in search results. The book features a ghost and a mysterious passageway, creating a spooky atmosphere appropriate for children. It involves elements of mystery and light horror, suitable for a middle-grade audience.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have violence?

    No violence detected in search results.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have scary content?

    The book features a ghost and a mysterious passageway, creating a spooky atmosphere appropriate for children. It involves elements of mystery and light horror, suitable for a middle-grade audience.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in search results.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or modern identity politics language detected in search results.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in search results.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in search results.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in search results.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have gender roles?

    The series encourages young girls to take on babysitting roles, which can be seen as promoting traditional gender roles. However, there are also elements of empowerment as the characters navigate their responsibilities.

  • Does The Ghost at Dawn's House (the Baby-Sitters Club #9) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.