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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.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,264 ratings
142 pages· 26,035 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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