Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74)
Scholastic Inc. 2014
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- Peer pressure
- Hazing and bullying
- Integrity and doing the right thing
- Leadership and responsibility
- Teamwork and sportsmanship
- Family and sibling relationships
- Consequences and accountability
- Friendship
About this book
Kristy’s new softball team pushes a hazing prank on the rookies, and she reluctantly goes along—only to realize the joke has gone too far. Now Kristy worries that her little stepsister, Karen, will find out and be disappointed in her, and she has to decide how to make things right with her team, her family, and herself.
Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut; middle school and community softball fields during the spring season
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74) right for my child?
Yes — Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.6, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include Peer pressure, Hazing and bullying, Integrity and doing the right thing.
How long does it take to read Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74) takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74) has an AR quiz available, worth 4 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74)?
Kristy and the Copycat (The Baby-Sitters Club #74) has an AR reading level of 4.6, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.