Part of The Baby-Sitters Club, book 40
First published 1991
Claudia Kishi stares at her math test in disbelief. Her teacher has just accused her of cheating, and she knows she's innocent. The accusation stings worse than any bad grade ever could. Claudia turns to her friends in the Baby-sitters Club for support. Together, they decide to investigate what really happened during the test. The club members put their babysitting duties on hold to focus on detective work. They interview classmates, examine evidence, and piece together clues. Claudia worries that other students and teachers will think she's dishonest. The investigation becomes more complicated as they uncover unexpected details about the test day. Claudia must prove her integrity while learning to stand up for herself in a difficult situation.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, adolescence, detective, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, investigation
135 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.