Claudia and the New Girl
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Claudia and the New Girl

Written by Ann M. Martin

Book #12 in the The Baby-Sitters Club series

Claudia must choose between her friends and her artistic dreams.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 4,269 ratings
160 pages· 26,529 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Claudia's world is turned upside down when Ashley Wyeth, a free-spirited artist, enters her life. Ashley sees Claudia's potential and urges her to focus on art, dismissing the Baby-sitters Club as a distraction. As tensions rise, Claudia faces a tough decision: follow her passion or stay loyal to her friends. Will she risk her friendships for a chance to pursue her dreams, or will she find a way to balance both? Dive into Claudia's dilemma and discover where her heart truly lies.

From the publisher

America’s favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show. Claudia has always been the most outrageous kid in her class…until Ashley Wyeth comes along, Ashley’s really different–she wears hippie clothes, has six holes in her ears, and is the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met. Ashley says Claudia has artistic talent, too. She thinks Claudia should spend more time on her “calling” and forget about the Baby-sitters Club: It’s just a waste of time. The Baby-sitters are sick of Ashley Wyeth, and they think Claudia’s a traitor. Claudia’s got to decide: either the Baby-sitters Club or the new girl–one of them’s got to go!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
26,529
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
60L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about artBooks about artistsBooks about cultureBooks about places and regions
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1
F&P level
~B
Publication
Published
November 10, 2020
First published
April 1, 1988
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338684933

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