Claudia and the Little Liar

Ann M. Martin

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Claudia and the Little Liar

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann M. Martin

Baby-Sitters Club

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When Haley, who is normally on her best behavior, gets caught fibbing by babysitter Claudia and faces consequences, she retaliates by telling unkind stories about the other babysitters. The situation turns into a battle of trust and truth, challenging Claudia to stand up for what's right. Friendship and honesty are put to the test in this engaging tale.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include bullying, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

114 pages
21,795 words
2h 25m read-aloud
ISBN
0590503510
Pages
114
Publisher
Little Apple
Published
March 1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
21,795
Read-Aloud
~2h 25m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

BabysittersClubsAfrican Americans