Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye
Ann M. Martin
Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye
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 is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What happens when your best friend has to move far away? Stacey McGill is leaving Stoneybrook Middle School and the Baby-sitters Club behind, and her friends are struggling to imagine life without her. Can they find the perfect way to say goodbye, and will the club ever be the same?
Quick Assessment
Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye is a middle-grade graphic novel that explores themes of friendship, change, and coping with separation. Suitable for children aged 9-12, it sensitively portrays the emotions involved when a close friend moves away and how friendships can adapt. The story is gentle and relatable, with no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789993517511
- Pages
- 178
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- July 1993
- Type
- Fiction