Mallory and the Trouble with Twins
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Mallory and the Trouble with Twins

Written by Ann M. Martin

Book #21 in the The Baby-Sitters Club series

Mallory faces chaos babysitting mischievous twins. Can she handle the challenge?

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160 pages· 25,768 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Mallory, a seasoned babysitter, takes on the Arnold twins, expecting an easy job. But once their mother leaves, the twins become uncontrollable, turning her day into a nightmare. Can Mallory, a dedicated member of the Baby-sitters Club, manage the chaos and prove her skills, or will the twins get the best of her? Dive into this whirlwind of mischief and responsibility as Mallory navigates the unpredictable world of babysitting.

From the publisher

America’s favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show.Mallory knows she’s a good baby-sitter. She’s been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it’ll be easy money.The twins sure are cute in their little matching outfits. But once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They run around the house like spoiled brats, and Mallory can’t even tell them apart.Taking care of Marilyn and Carolyn is a baby-sitting nightmare. But Mallory’s a responsible member of the Baby-sitters Club – and she’s not giving up!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
25,768
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about siblingsBooks about girls and womenBooks about babysittingBooks about family life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
July 26, 2022
First published
February 1, 1989
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338814712

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