Claudia and the Bad Joke by Ann M. Martin

Claudia and the Bad Joke

The Baby-Sitters Club #19

Ann M. Martin

3 hours, 2 minutes first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction middle grade lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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Claudia and the Bad Joke by Ann M. Martin is a delightful read for young middle-grade readers who enjoy lighthearted and relatable stories about friendship, responsibility, and learning to navigate the ups and downs of growing up, with a dash of humor and adventure.

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The hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters Claudia's not worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy, is a great practical joker. After all, how much harm can one girl do? As it turns out - pl...

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Community Reviews

3.5
based on 537 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 83%

emotional: 33%

funny: 33%

reflective: 33%

hopeful: 16%

relaxing: 16%

inspiring: 8%

tense: 8%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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