Part of The Baby-Sitters Club, book 5
First published 1995
Dawn Schafer has just become the newest member of the Baby-sitters Club. While most of the girls welcome her, Kristy Thomas remains unconvinced that Dawn belongs in their group. Kristy believes the club functioned better before Dawn arrived. The tension between them creates an uncomfortable dynamic for everyone involved. Dawn feels the weight of Kristy's disapproval and knows she needs to prove herself. When a challenging baby-sitting opportunity comes up, Dawn sees her chance to demonstrate her capabilities. She takes on what others consider an impossible job, determined to show Kristy and the rest of the club exactly what kind of baby-sitter she can be. The assignment will test everything Dawn has learned about child care and force her to rely on her own instincts. Success could earn her the respect she craves and secure her place in the group.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
176 pages · Paperback · Scholastic