Jessi's Secret Language
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Jessi's Secret Language

Written by Ann M. Martin

Book #16 in the The Baby-Sitters Club series

Jessi plans a surprise using sign language. Can she keep it secret?

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160 pages· 26,820 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 710L
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Jessi's babysitting job introduces her to Matt, a deaf child who communicates through sign language. As she learns to sign, the whole town becomes intrigued. But Jessi has a special surprise planned just for Matt. With everyone eager to learn, can she keep her secret under wraps and make the event unforgettable? Dive into a world where communication transcends words and surprises await at every turn.

From the publisher

America’s favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show.Jessi knows a secret language! She learned it from Matt Braddock, the BSC’s newest charge. Matt’s been deaf since birth, and he uses sign language to speak. Since Jessi is Matt’s baby-sitter, she’s been using sign language, too.Soon all the kids in Stoneybrook want to learn to sign . . . which keeps the Baby-sitters busy. Jessi’s the busiest of all: she working on another secret just for Matt. Will she be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
26,820
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about disabilitiesBooks about sign languageBooks about balletBooks about babysitting
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
May 4, 2021
First published
September 1, 1988
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338755466

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