Baby-Sitters Club Mystery Books in Order
9 books by Ann M. Martin. Reading level: Grades 3.9–4.8. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Baby-Sitters Club Mystery (9 books by Ann M. Martin) lands at reading level Grades 3.9–4.8, with average content intensity 1.4/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Baby-Sitters Club Mystery Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abby and the Mystery Baby Ann M. Martin | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | Beware, Dawn! Ann M. Martin | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 3 | Dawn and the disappearing dogs Ann M. Martin | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 4 | Kristy and the Cat Burglar Unknown | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 5 | Kristy and the Mystery Train Ann M. Martin | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 6 | Mary Anne and the Haunted Bookstore Ann M. Martin | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 7 | Mary Anne and the Library Mystery Ann M. Martin | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 8 | Mary Anne and the Silent Witness Ann M. Martin | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 9 | Stacey and the Missing Ring Ann M. Martin | Level 4-5 | Mild |
All Baby-Sitters Club Mystery Books
Abby and the Mystery Baby
Ann M. Martin
Abby and the Mystery Baby
Ann M. Martin
Beware, Dawn!
Ann M. Martin
Beware, Dawn!
Ann M. Martin
Dawn and the disappearing dogs
Ann M. Martin
Dawn and the disappearing dogs
Ann M. Martin
Kristy and the Cat Burglar
Unknown
Kristy and the Cat Burglar
Unknown
Kristy and the Mystery Train
Ann M. Martin
Kristy and the Mystery Train
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and the Haunted Bookstore
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and the Haunted Bookstore
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and the Library Mystery
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and the Library Mystery
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and the Silent Witness
Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and the Silent Witness
Ann M. Martin
Stacey and the Missing Ring
Ann M. Martin
Stacey and the Missing Ring
Ann M. Martin
Questions about the Baby-Sitters Club Mystery series
- What reading level is the Baby-Sitters Club Mystery series?
- The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery series by Ann M. Martin is at a Grades 3.9–4.8 reading level (average Grade 4.4). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Baby-Sitters Club Mystery books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 9 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Baby-Sitters Club Mystery series appropriate for?
- The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.4/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.