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Claudia and the Bad Joke (The Baby-Sitters Club #19)

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Claudia and the Bad Joke by Ann Martin follows Claudia, who is excited about babysitting for a new family. However, the babysitting job takes a turn when a joke played by one of the children goes too far, leading to unforeseen consequences and tests of patience and understanding for Claudia and the Baby-Sitters Club. It's an engaging story about friendship, responsibility, and learning to handle unexpected challenges.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about friendship and life's little dramas, all seen through the eyes of dedicated young babysitters. If you like tales that mix humour and important life lessons, you'll likely find this story charming and relatable. Perfect for children who love navigating adventures with a touch of mischief and learning along the way.

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Claudia and the Bad Joke (The Baby-Sitters Club #19) follows Claudia as she takes on her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, known for being a great practical joker. However, things take a turn when Claudia breaks her leg due to one of Betsy's mean jokes. This accident has Claudia considering quitting the club altogether, declaring that baby-sitting is simply too dangerous.

Kristy believes Betsy needs to learn a lesson, and she's convinced that the Baby-sitters are the perfect ones to teach it. Brace yourself, Betsy Sobak, because the joke war is on!

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Claudia and the Bad Joke receives positive feedback for its engaging storyline and relatable characters. Readers appreciate the humour and the way it tackles bullying and friendship, making it a valuable read for young audiences. The book's ability to address social issues while maintaining a light-hearted tone is frequently highlighted as a strength.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338755558

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More with Paula Danziger. Ann lives in upstate New York.

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