You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I think it's kind of insane that this woman's child literally broke someone's leg and she still had the nerve to call and ask for a babysitter again, but whatever. I do like that Claudia was able to reflect on why she loves babysitting and how it fits into her life.
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a nice easy cute YA novel to break up all my other longer darker books
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’ve never read a book from the pov of a person with a broken leg. I can understand why Claudia was hesitant to get back into babysitting after that accident.
All I can say is that I would not want to sit for Betsy Sobak either. Ever.
All I can say is that I would not want to sit for Betsy Sobak either. Ever.
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one of the BSC books that just didn't sit well with me. In general, as (apparently) a helicopter parent, it is hard for me accept the autonomy of the very young kids in these books and their also-very-young sitters. But in this installment, prankster kid Betsy tricks Claudia into getting into a broken swing, causing her to break her leg. As a child, I guess broken bones seemed like a bizarre act of chance. As an adult, I am full of questions: How tall is this swingset, and is it on top of concrete or steel spikes or something? Do Betsy's parents maintain it at all? And, most importantly, after Claudia is injured due to their negligence and their child's deception, how dare Betsy's parents ask the BSC to sit again?!
Also, this book was a waste of Claudia's personality. There were a few mentions of her troubles in school and a whole drama about what-if-she'd-broken-her-arm-and-couldn't-do-art, but we never actually see her struggling with schoolwork or doing any art. There are one or two conversations with Mimi, but no arguments with Janine or clashes with Kristy. She barely even eats any junk food! I'm left wondering if the broken leg has led to an undiagnosed depression.
Also, this book was a waste of Claudia's personality. There were a few mentions of her troubles in school and a whole drama about what-if-she'd-broken-her-arm-and-couldn't-do-art, but we never actually see her struggling with schoolwork or doing any art. There are one or two conversations with Mimi, but no arguments with Janine or clashes with Kristy. She barely even eats any junk food! I'm left wondering if the broken leg has led to an undiagnosed depression.
