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Karen's Promise

by Ann M. Martin

Baby-Sitters Little Sister

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

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

Karen faces a tough choice when her mom and stepdad plan a six-month move to Chicago—should she keep her promise to go along or stay behind with her other family in Stoneybrook? Navigating loyalty, family ties, and change, Karen learns what it means to balance love and commitment. This heartfelt story captures the challenges of blended families and the strength found in making difficult decisions.

Representation & Themes

FamilyStepfamiliesBrothers and sistersMoving

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0590065939
Pages
98
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
March 1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
10,402

Genres

Brothers and sisters

Subjects

Family - StepfamiliesChildren's 9-12 - Fiction - GeneralBrothers and sistersFictionMoving, HouseholdPromisesChildren: Grades 2-3Children's fictionGirls, fictionBehavior, fictionBabysitters, fiction