Claudia and the Sad Good-bye (The Baby-Sitters Club #26)
Ann M. Martin
Claudia and the Sad Good-bye (The Baby-Sitters Club #26)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann M. Martin
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Claudia feels heartbroken when her beloved grandmother, Mimi, passes away. With the support of her Baby-sitters Club friends, she learns how to face her feelings and remember the special moments they shared. Together, they discover the power of friendship during difficult times.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, friendship. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 059042503X
- Pages
- 150
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 27,711
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 5m
- Text Density
- Standard