Kristy and the Secret of Susan
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990

Kristy and the Secret of Susan

Written by Ann M. Martin

Book #32 in the The Baby-Sitters Club series

A babysitter sets out to show her town that an autistic girl belongs at home.

144 pages· ~650L· AR ~4.2
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Kristy's newest baby-sitting charge is Susan Felder, an autistic girl who plays the piano beautifully but doesn't talk to anyone and is sent away to a special school. Kristy thinks it's unfair that Susan is treated differently, and she sets out to show everyone that Susan can stay in Stoneybrook for good.

From the publisher

America’s favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.Kristy’s newest baby-sitting charge is Susan Felder, who goes away to a special school. Susan isn’t like most kids. While she can play the piano and sing beautifully . . . she can’t talk to anyone. Susan is autistic. She lives locked inside her own secret world.Kristy thinks it’s unfair that Susan has to be sent off to school and is treated differently from everyone else. But Kristy’s going to try to change that – by showing everyone that Susan’s a “regular” kid, too. And then maybe Kristy’s new friend can stay in Stoneybrook for good.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~650L
AR book level
~4.2
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
December 30, 2025
First published
March 1, 1990
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781546179269

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