Jessi Ramsey, Pet-sitter
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Jessi Ramsey, Pet-sitter

Written by Ann M. Martin

Book #22 in the The Baby-Sitters Club series

Jessi faces chaos with runaway snakes and sick hamsters while the club is in turmoil.

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160 pages· 26,310 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Jessi takes on a pet-sitting job for the Mancusis, who have no kids but plenty of pets. With snakes escaping and hamsters falling ill, Jessi's task becomes a whirlwind of challenges. Meanwhile, tensions rise within the Baby-sitters Club, adding to her troubles. Can Jessi manage the pet chaos and mend the club's rift, or will everything spiral out of control?

From the publisher

America’s favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show.The Mancusis don’t have any kids . . . but they sure have a lot of pets! So when they’re desperate for a sitter, whom do they call? The Baby-sitters Club!Kristy’s insulted. The Baby-sitters don’t pet-sit. But Jessi’s always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into letting her have the job.With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi’s got plenty of pet-sitting troubles. And the Baby-sitters aren’t making life any easier for her when they get into a big fight.Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the baby-sitters, too?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
26,310
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about petsBooks about clubsBooks about babysittingBooks about young girls
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.2
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
December 6, 2022
First published
March 1, 1989
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338814781

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