Dawn and the Older Boy (The Baby-Sitters Club #37)

Ann M. Martin

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Dawn and the Older Boy (The Baby-Sitters Club #37)

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

Dawn is enchanted by Travis, the charming older boy, but her friends in the Baby-Sitters Club worry he might not have the best intentions. They face the tricky challenge of helping Dawn see the truth without hurting her feelings. Friendship and trust are put to the test as they navigate this delicate situation together.

Themes

FriendshipBabysittersClubsComing of AgeInterpersonal Relations

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, friendship, interpersonal relations. 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

Romantic Content Friendship Interpersonal Relations
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

145 pages
25,104 words
2h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
0590435663
Pages
145
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
1990
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,104
Read-Aloud
~2h 47m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

BabysittersClubsFriendshipInterpersonal RelationsBoysLove