Part of The Baby-Sitters Club, book 79
First published 1994
Mary Anne faces a challenging babysitting situation when she takes on a new charge struggling with his parents' recent divorce. The boy clearly misses having his father around, and Mary Anne decides to take action. She asks Logan to join her on babysitting jobs, thinking a male presence might help fill the void and give the child a positive role model. Her plan seems reasonable enough, but it quickly becomes complicated when Mrs. Kuhn discovers the arrangement. The mother doesn't understand why Mary Anne brought along her boyfriend without permission, and Mary Anne finds herself scrambling to explain her good intentions. What started as a caring gesture to help a hurting child turns into a difficult conversation about boundaries, trust, and proper babysitting protocol. Mary Anne must navigate the delicate balance between helping her young charge and maintaining the professional relationship parents expect from their babysitter.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, relationships
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
123 pages · Paperback · Apple