Poor Mallory!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Poor Mallory!

Written by Ann M. Martin

Book #39 in the The Baby-Sitters Club series

A girl navigates her family's financial crisis after her father loses his job and faces bullying at school while relying on her friends and siblings for support.

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142 pages· 26,035 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 680L
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Mallory's world is turned upside down when her dad loses his job. Her friends rally to help by finding her a babysitting gig in a posh neighborhood. But surrounded by luxury, Mallory's insecurities grow. Can she find comfort in her friends, or will the wealth around her only highlight her family's struggles? Discover how Mallory navigates this challenging time and what she learns about friendship and self-worth.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
142
Words
26,035
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~P
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
6545
Publication
Published
August 1, 1996
First published
November 1, 1990
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590734516
LCCN
97814563
OCLC
42711427

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