Claudia and the Sad Goodbye
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989

Claudia and the Sad Goodbye

Written by Ann M. Martin

Book #26 in the The Baby-Sitters Club series

Claudia grapples with loss and seeks solace in art and babysitting. Can she find a way to say goodbye?

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Claudia faces the heartache of losing her beloved grandmother, Mimi. Struggling with anger and grief, she immerses herself in painting and babysitting to escape the pain. As she teaches art to neighborhood kids, Claudia must confront the challenge of letting go. How can she say goodbye to someone who meant so much? Discover Claudia's journey through loss and healing, and find out if she can find peace amidst the sorrow.

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America’s favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.Claudia has a sad goodbye to make. Her grandmother, Mimi, has just died. Claudia understands that Mimi was sick for a long time, but she’s still mad at her grandmother for leaving her. Who will help Claudia with her homework . . . and share “special tea” with her?To keep from thinking about Mimi, Claudia spends all her free time painting and baby-sitting. She’s even teaching an art class for some of the kids in the neighborhood.Claudia knows she has to let go of Mimi sometime. But how do you say goodbye to a special friend . . . forever?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about deathBooks about familyBooks about social themesBooks about death, grief, and bereavement
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
September 5, 2023
First published
July 1, 1989
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338875652

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