Book details

Claudia and the Sad Goodbye

The Baby-Sitters Club

Ann M. Martin

Published in

1989

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Description

Claudia's grief over her grandmother Mimi's death goes unexpressed--leaving Claudia unable to move forward with her life--until she pours out her emotions to her sister and learns to see beyond her pain.

Age

9-12

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

147 pages

Why to read

It teaches about dealing with loss and grief.
It promotes the values of friendship and family.
It's an engaging story about personal growth and acceptance.
It encourages readers to empathize with others.