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Jessi's secret language. (Baby-Sitters Club no.016)
160 pages
A heartwarming, busy tale of friendship that celebrates the joy of learning new ways to communicate and connect.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a bustling, cheerful neighborhood where friendship and community problem-solving take center stage. The pace is brisk and energetic, mirroring the busy lives of young girls balancing babysitting, ballet, and big secret projects. Its tone is deeply earnest and encouraging, wrapping the reader in a heartwarming mood that celebrates inclusivity and the effort it takes to bridge communication gaps. The prose is accessible and straightforward, designed to keep young readers turning pages as they follow the characters' enthusiastic efforts to learn sign language and plan a special surprise. It is a perfect fit for anyone who delights in stories about proactive kids, the power of shared skills, and the warm triumph of bringing people together.
- Mood
- cheerful
- heartwarming
- busy
- community-focused
- Tone
- earnest
- enthusiastic
- inclusive
- encouraging
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- power of communication · inclusive friendship · learning new skills · community building
- The writing
- Accessible, straightforward, and engaging, tailored perfectly for young readers.
- The arc
- Moves from the initial challenge of a communication barrier to the joyful triumph of shared understanding and a successful surprise.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love stories about friendship, community projects, and learning how to connect with others.
Content notes
- discussion of deafness
About the book
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 has to use sign language, too.
Soon all the kids in Stoneybrook want to learn to sign... which keeps the members of the Baby-sitters Club busy. Jessi's the busiest of all: she's working on another super secret, just for Matt.
Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event? Of course she will - she's a member of the Baby-sitters Club!
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