Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye

Ann M. Martin

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Good-Bye Stacey, Good-Bye

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann M. Martin

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Loneliness Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

178 pages
ISBN
9789993517511
Pages
178
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
July 1993
Type
Fiction

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