Karen's haircut
by Ann M. Martin
Baby-Sitters Little Sister
Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Feeling unhappy with her glasses and prominent front teeth, Karen hopes a new haircut will boost her confidence. However, a mishap at the salon leaves her facing unexpected challenges at school. Through this experience, Karen learns about self-acceptance and the true meaning of beauty.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipComing of AgeFamilySocial Issues
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Emotional: Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0590426702
- Pages
- 102
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- May 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 10,628
Genres
Beauty, Personal
Subjects
Social Issues - GeneralFictionChildren's 9-12 - Fiction - GeneralChildren: Grades 1-2Social Situations - GeneralBeauty, PersonalHair and hairdressingHairdressingHairJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionGirls, fictionBabysitters, fictionHair, fiction