Cover of Karen's goldfish

Karen's goldfish

by Ann M. Martin

Baby-Sitters Little Sister

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Karen and her brother Andrew are thrilled to welcome new goldfish into their home, each choosing special names for their aquatic pets. When Karen’s beloved fish, Crystal Light, falls ill, she feels heartbroken and unsure how to cope. Just when hope seems lost, their mysterious neighbor steps in with a magical touch that brightens Karen’s world again.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipAnimalsMagic

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

Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0590436449
Pages
98
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
1991
Type
Fiction
Word Count
11,185

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

GoldfishJuvenile fictionChildren's stories, AmericanChildren's fictionGirls, fictionBabysitters, fiction