Claudia and the Bad Joke by Ann M. Martin Series: Baby-sitters Club #19
Published by Scholastic Incorporated on February 1, 2022
Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
Pages: 160
Format: eBook
Source: Library
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America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show.
Claudia's not worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a great practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do?
Plenty. Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy's mean jokes... and now she's talking about quitting the club. Baby-sitting, she says, is just too dangerous. Kristy thinks Betsy needs to be taught a lesson. She also thinks the Baby-sitters are just the ones to do it.
Watch out, Betsy Sobak! The joke war is on!
Claudia has to endure Child Drama, make a choice that we already know the outcome of as readers, enjoys some continuity, and BREAKS HER LEG. An incredibly boring Claudia book, all things considered. Three stars.
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